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Table 2 Intraosseous ganglia distribution and size.

From: MRI-identified abnormalities and wrist range of motion in asymptomatic versus symptomatic computer users

BONE

# IOG Asymptomatic

# IOG Symptomatic

lunate

7

13

capitate

8

6

scaphoid

2

4

trapezoid

3

2

triquetrum

2

2

trapezium

1

2

hamate

2

2

distal radius

0

1

1st metacarpal base

1

0

Right wrist

11

14

Left wrist

14

18

Total

25

32

Mean max. dim. (mm)

1.9 ± 1.1

3.0 ± 3.2

Mean max. area (mm2)

6.1 ± 3.2

11.2 ± 11.1

Median max. area (mm2)

5

7.5*

Number of wrists

4 Right, 7 Left

9 Right, 9 Left

  1. *p < .05
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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