User:Mr. Ibrahem/Pisiform fracture

Pisiform fracture is a break of the pisiform bone of the wrist. Symptoms include wrist pain on the side with the little finger. They may occur in association with other wrist bone fractures, injury to the ulnar nerve, or ulnar artery. Complications may include arthritis and avascular necrosis.

The cause is generally the wrist being directly hit, such as may occur during sports, falling on an outstretched hand, or from repetitive injuries. It may also occur as an avulsion fracture. Types are transverse, parasagittal, comminuted, and pisiform-triquetral impaction. Diagnosis is generally by X-rays, though specific views may be required. CT scan may be bone to rule out other injuries.

Treatment may include orthopedic casting for 4 to 6 weeks or surgery. Surgery may involve placing a screw or removing the pisiform itself. Outcomes are generally good.

Pisiform fractures represent less than 2% of wrist bone fractures. It is the rarest broken wrist bone along with the trapezoid. The fracture was initially described in 1908.