Triquetral fracture

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain
x-ray
Frontal
Lateral
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Small bony fragment posterior to the carpals on the lateral view is most in keeping with a triquetral fracture. No other acute bony injury.

The frontal view is unremarkable.

Case Discussion

A bone flake noted on dorsal aspect of wrist favors triquetral fracture.

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