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26.02.2024 | Anatomic Variations
The enigmatic os supratrochleare anterius: from rarity to recognition in elbow pathology—case report and review of literature
verfasst von:
Lyubomir Gaydarski, Boycho Landzhov, R. Shane Tubbs, Łukasz Olewnik, Maria Piagkou, Georgi P. Georgiev
Erschienen in:
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
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Ausgabe 4/2024
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Abstract
Accessory bones around the elbow are scarce, with a reported mean incidence rate of 0.77%. The rarest one is the os supratrochleare anterius, with only a handful of documented cases in the literature. Despite their scarcity, various types of ossicles have been documented, posing diagnostic challenges and potential misinterpretation on X-rays. Herein, we report a case of an accidentally found os supratrochleare anterius in a 43-year-old pig farmer presenting with symptoms of tennis elbow. After conservative treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy, he made a full recovery within 2 weeks. This report emphasizes the rarity of the ossupra trochleare anterius, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the need for continued research and awareness of this anatomical variation.