Title : Tripartite lunate as part of a previously undescribed carpal anomaly
Abstract:
Congenital anomalies of the human lunate, whether they be accessory bones or a bipartite lunate, are rare entities. To date, only seven case reports of a bipartite lunate exist in the literature, with six of these reports in the English literature. Here, we report on what is to our knowledge the first case of a bilateral tripartite lunate in the English language literature.
Audience Take Away Notes:
- This case provides an interesting account of a very rare anatomical variant.
- This will broaden the audience’s knowledge and understanding of carpal anomalies.
- This case is a useful teaching tool in demonstrating the potential variations in abnormal carpal embryological development.
