Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

An Unusual Wrist Swelling in an Elite Indian Boxer � A Case Report

Dr. Anirban Mallick, Dr. Jahnavi Dande

Abstract :

 A protruding dorsal wrist mass is not an uncommon finding in boxers. The most common diagnosis in clinical practice is ganglion whereas carpal boss is an overlooked condition of unclear etiology. Minor trauma and persisting os styloideum are among the suspected causes of the condition. Long–standing carpal boss can lead to osteoarthritic damage in some patients. Currently very few sport specific literature exist focusing the condition. Many diagnostic tools, such as X ray or CT scan, are available to help differentiate carpal boss from other more common masses of the dorsal aspect of wrist. For years, excision of the mass has been a commonly described treatment, but conservative treatment should always be first choice. However, the benefits of wide excision must be balanced by the risks of instability at the involved joints, leading to persistent and potentially worsened symptoms.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr. Anirban Mallick, Dr. Jahnavi Dande An Unusual Wrist Swelling in an Elite Indian Boxer � A Case Report Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.6, Issue : 6 JUNE 2016

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