Gonzalo Delgado MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Karina Hermosilla MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nicolas Zilleruelo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Enrique O. Bosch MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is : To review the clinical setting of the  chondromalacia of the proximal pole of the hamate To review the imaging diagnosis of this condition. To demonstrate the imaging findings of this condition in diferents modalities including simple xray, CT, CT   arthography and MR imaging.

Relationship between hamate chondromalcia and ulnar side wrist pain Anatomy  and anatomic variant related to hamate chondromalcia Review of imaging findings in simple X ray, MDCT, MDCT arthrography, MR imaging and MR arthrography of the hamate chondromalacia Sample cases Sumary

The major teaching points of this exhibit are: Chondromalacia of the proximal pole of the hamate is a cause of the ulnar side pain of the wrist Type II lunate is related to hamate chondromalacia Simple X-ray and CT can demonstrate secondary signs in subchondral bone of proximal hamate in this pathologic condition MR imaging and MDCT arthrography are able to evaluate directly the cartilage loss in this condition

Delgado, G, Hermosilla, K, Zilleruelo, N, Bosch, E, Chondromalacia of the Hamate Bone: A Little Known Cause of Ulnar Side Wrist Pain—Multimodality Imaging Review.  Radiological Society of North America 2011 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 26 - December 2, 2011 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2011/11004531.html