Scapholunate dissociation

Case contributed by Guilherme Pioli Resende
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Acute pain in the right wrist after trying to open a pot.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
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Info

Radiograph of the right wrist showing a slight increase in the scapholunate interval, also known as the Terry-Thomas sign.

Case Discussion

Significant pain triggered on clinical examination, with limited movement of the right wrist.

Contributed by Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D.

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