Lunotriquetral ligament instability: Difference between revisions
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Localized tenderness on ulnar aspect of wrist just distal to ulna | *Localized tenderness on ulnar aspect of wrist just distal to ulna | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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***Widening of the triquetrolunate joint space | ***Widening of the triquetrolunate joint space | ||
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*Ulnar gutter splint or short arm posterior mold; referral to orthopedist | *Ulnar gutter splint or short arm posterior mold; referral to orthopedist | ||
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[[Category:Ortho]] | [[Category:Ortho]] | ||
Revision as of 19:11, 4 June 2015
Background
- Ulnar equivalent of the scapholunate ligament injury
- May be confused w/ other causes of ulnar-sided wrist pain
- Results from FOOSH with impact on hypothenar eminence
Clinical Features
- Localized tenderness on ulnar aspect of wrist just distal to ulna
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
- Note: subtle injuries may have normal radiographic appearance
- Imaging
- Lateral
- Volar intercalated segment instability is seen
- Lunate tilts palmar producing zigzag pattern opposite of scapholunate injury
- Volar intercalated segment instability is seen
- PA
- Widening of the triquetrolunate joint space
- Lateral
Management
- Ulnar gutter splint or short arm posterior mold; referral to orthopedist