Triangular fibrocartilage central perforation

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Minor wrist trauma

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Fraying of the triangular FC with a central defect. No effusion.

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Case Discussion

Together with the small subchondral cyst of the os triquetrum on the STIR images, this would classify as a Palmer IIC degenerative lesion.

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