Isolated triquetral body fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Wrist pain after trauma 2 days ago.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Non-displaced isolated fracture and edema of the body of the triquetrum bone is present.

Bone edema of the pisiform and fourth metacarpal bone are also seen.

Radiocarpal joint effusion is is noted.

Case Discussion

Triquetral fractures are the second commonest carpal bone fractures, after the scaphoid. Fractures generally occur through the dorsal surface of the bone rather than the body.

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