Clenched fist view (wrist radiograph)

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Left wrist pain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Both wrists

x-ray

Carpal bone alignment appears anatomical on both sides. The scapholunate interval is within normal limits bilaterally.

Case Discussion

The clenched fist view is used to evaluate suspected widening of the scapholunate interval and often performed bilaterally.

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