Capitohamate Joint

Description

Wrist radiograph with carpal bones labeled

Name

• Capitohamate Joint
• Capitate-hamate joint
• Capitate–hamate joint
• Capitohamate articulation
• Hamatocapitate joint

General

• Articulation of the hamate and capitate
• Contributes to the joints of the distal carpal row

Carpal Coalition

• Congenital fusion is the second most common carpal coalition after lunotriquetral coalition
• Represents 5% of carpal fusions, is associated with apert syndrome

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Clinical Significance

• Carpal Coalition

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See Also

• Wrist Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Wrist
• Hand Pain Main

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