Space of Poirier
Last revised by Tim Luijkx
on 12 Jul 2015
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Knipe H, Luijkx T, Weerakkody Y, Space of Poirier. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-32838
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Last revised:
12 Jul 2015,
Tim Luijkx
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Synonyms:
- Poirier space
- Poirier's space
The space of Poirier is an area of the palmar wrist capsule, between the radial and ulnar capsular ligaments. It lies in the interval between the capitate and lunate and has poor ligamentous support, hence is associated with perilunate dislocation/instability.
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