[Osteoid osteoma of the capitate: diagnosis and therapy of a rare cause for wrist pain. Case report and review of the literature]

Abstract

Occasionally, bone tumors are the source of wrist pain. This is particularly true of osteoidosteoma, which are easily overlooked or diagnosed very late. We present a case report including clinical and radiological findings as well as MRI, surgical treatment, and a review of the current literature.