Question 1

how is a fractured pisiform bone in wrist treated?

Accepted Answer

Usually by cast: For few weeks, then splint if you have no more problems.
Good result usually.

Question 2

my son has "a lobulated ganglion cyst (measuring 2.6 x 1.0cms) is noted around the pisiform bone.
a small localised fluid collection noted along the l?

Accepted Answer

Common occurrence : Wrist cysts like this are benign, but if your son is troubled by it, can see plastic surgeon for removal.

Question 3

i had surgery on my wrist for kienbocks disease in oct. and recently either the (triquertrum or pisiform) bone and been hurting bad should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Be seen by MD: You should return to your surgeon and have the site evaluated, perhaps MRI or ultrasound study to see if there are issues at the site. May be inflammatory, arthritic type changes or incomplete healing. Either way you should return for proper exam and care.

Question 4

pain behind/under the pisiform bone of the hand.  what can it be?  pain started when lifting a weight over hand.  pain mainly hurts when do a push up

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Pain: the bone can be injured, or  intercarpal ligaments You will probably need a CT scsan to determine if a fracture, or dislocation may have occurred.

Question 5

what i think is my pisiform bone has moved to the centre of the back of my left hand and is sticking up :( any idea what this is and what should i do?

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Bony lumps: If you are seeing a bony lump in the back of your hand, you may want to have it looked at by an orthopedic surgeon or a hand surgeon. If there is no pain and it is not bothering you, then it may not require any treatment. An Xray of your wrist and hand would likely show the cause of the lump.

Question 6

hand pain near my pisiform bone.  i can massage it & there's no pain but if i do a push up there's a sharp pain.  haven't rest it.  what can it be?

Accepted Answer

See details: Tendinitis, arthritis or a tear are all possible. An MRI may be helpful if the exam isnot definitive. Consider an orthopedic opinion.

Question 7

what can i do for wrist pain, mainly pisiform bone? pain even when i move wrist a certain way. pinky has felt numb in the past. brace hasn't helped.

Accepted Answer

See hand doc: There is a possibility u have a fracture of the pisiform bone as well as compression of your ulna nerve which lies i the same area.

See hand specialist for exam it may include special x-rays ( ct scan or mri) and possibly a nerve test.

Question 8

i was silly and hit a wall with my right hand with the outer side i think i have hurt the pisiform bone? it is slighty swollen but there is no bruise

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See your doctor: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 9

could you possibly re-injure a fractured bone?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: Yes it is certainly possible to re-fracture a bone especially is there is another trauma or incident that causes injury. If this is the case an x-ray is warranted. Best of luck!

Question 10

willsleeping more help a fractured bone to deal faster?

Accepted Answer

Not really: A fracture will take a certain amount of time
to heal depending on the type and location
if you are a healthy individual, there is not
much you can really do to make it heal faster
if you have some medical or electrolyte or
vitamin deficiencies, you might benefit from
having those corrected first.

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How is a fractured pisiform bone in wrist treated?

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My son has "a lobulated ganglion cyst (measuring 2.6 x 1.0cms) is noted around the pisiform bone. a small localised fluid collection noted along the l?

A member asked:

I had surgery on my wrist for kienbocks disease in oct. and recently either the (triquertrum or pisiform) bone and been hurting bad should i worry?

A member asked:

Pain behind/under the pisiform bone of the hand. what can it be? pain started when lifting a weight over hand. pain mainly hurts when do a push up

A member asked:

What i think is my pisiform bone has moved to the centre of the back of my left hand and is sticking up :( any idea what this is and what should i do?

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Hand pain near my pisiform bone. i can massage it & there's no pain but if i do a push up there's a sharp pain. haven't rest it. what can it be?

A member asked:

What can i do for wrist pain, mainly pisiform bone? pain even when i move wrist a certain way. pinky has felt numb in the past. brace hasn't helped.

A member asked:

I was silly and hit a wall with my right hand with the outer side i think i have hurt the pisiform bone? it is slighty swollen but there is no bruise

A member asked:

Could you possibly re-injure a fractured bone?

A member asked:

Willsleeping more help a fractured bone to deal faster?

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