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Volar trapezial ridge fracture (MRI)

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain in the thenar region after trying to smash a stack of roof tiles.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

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

Fracture of the superficial volar part of the trapezium bone.

Case Discussion

Fracture of the superficial volar surface of the trapezium bone. It serves as attachment for a part of the transverse carpal ligament.

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