Scapholunate interval widening

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Wrist pain post trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Abnormal widening of the scapholunate interval suggestive of scapholunate ligament injury. No fracture. No dislocation. 

Case Discussion

This is called the Terry Thomas sign

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