MRI WRIST

Clinical Information:

 

Technique:

Multiplane DIXON T1 and T2 weight imaging was obtained through the ____ wrist. Axial PD was also acquired.

Comparison:

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Findings:

Alignment:

  • Ulnar variance: none
  • Distal radioulnar joint: normal
  • Carpal instability: none
Fluid:
  • Carpus effusion: none
  • Distal radioulnar joint effusion: none

Intrinsic Ligaments:

  • Scapholunate ligament: normal
  • Lunotriquetral ligament: normal
  • Triangular fibrocartilage: normal. No evidence of tear or perforation.
Joints:
  • Distal radioulnar joint: normal
  • Radiocarpal Joint: normal
  • Intercarpal joints: normal
  • Carpometacarpal joints: normal
  • Lunate facet: absent
  • Hamate-lunate facet: normal
  • Synovium: normal

Tendons:

  • Flexor tendons: normal
  • Extensor tendons: normal
  • Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: normal

Flexor compartments:

  • Carpal tunnel: normal
  • Median nerve: normal
  • Flexor retinaculum: normal
  • Guyon’s canal: normal

Bones: normal

Muscles: normal

Vessels and nerves: normal

Miscellaneous: No dorsal or volar ganglion cysts identified.

Conclusion:

  1. Triangular fibrocartilage is intact
  2. No bony or joint abnormality identified
  3. Normal flexor and extensor structures
  4. No ganglion cyst