Possible fatigue fracture of the pisiform bone in volleyball players.
Volleyball players commonly complain of pain in the hypothenar area. Fatigue fracture of the pisiform bone is suggested as a cause of this sport incapacity. The diagnostic importance of oblique and axial X-ray views of the Wrist is demonstrated. Early treatment by immobilization for 6 weeks usually results in complete functional recovery.
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography