title: Recurrent osteoblastoma of the carpal hamate.
abstract: A case of recurrent osteoblastoma of the hamate is reported. Curettage and bone grafting is usually followed by recurrence. Wide excision of the tumor is the treatment of choice if anatomically feasible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Fontana, California 92335.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Menon
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rankin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Jacobson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010017:Osteoma, Osteoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography