Triquetral fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma about 2 weeks ago.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Small bony fragment on the dorsal aspect of the carpal bones.

Case Discussion

Classic appearance of a triquetral fracture. Triquetral fractures are typically only identified on the lateral film.

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