title: Avascular necrosis of the trapezoid bone.
abstract: A case of idiopathic avascular necrosis of the right trapezoid is presented. The aetiology was not clear. Treatment consisted of bone curettage, autologous bone graft and revascularization with a dorsal metacarpal artery.
authors.affiliation: Centre Medical de Vidy, Lausanne, Switzerland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sturzenegger
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mencarelli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis