Recurrence rate and patient-reported outcomes after wedge excision of carpal boss

The treatment of carpal boss is primarily conservative. Surgical treatment by performing a wedge excision of the bony protrusion, is possible. However, a common belief exists that carpal boss should not be operated because of the high recurrence rate. Additionally, little is known about the clinical outcomes of wedge excision and the preferred postoperative treatment. Patients with carpal boss and persisting pain who underwent wedge excision after conservative treatment were included. They received questionnaires before and three months after surgery.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - March 12, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Anne Marie Raymakers, Mark J.W. van der Oest, Liron S. Duraku, Caroline A. Hundepool, J. Michiel Zuidam, Guus M. Vermeulen Source Type: research