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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2001; 05(3): 251-256
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17548
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MRI Findings of Scapholunate Instabilities in Coronal Images: A Short Communication

Saara M. S. Totterman, Gwy Suk Seo
  • Department of Radiology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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01 October 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The plain radiographic findings of scapholunate instabilities are very well described in the literature. However, even though the same phenomena that are seen in plain radiographs are also seen in magnetic resonance (MR) images, there are very few reports in the literature regarding MRI findings in scapholunate instabilities. This short communication describes the findings seen in coronal MR images in advanced scapholunate instabilities.

KEYWORD

Scapholunate instability - magnetic resonance imaging - wrist injuries

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