AP x-ray of the wrist shows lunotriquetral coalition. Carpal | Figure 1

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Cincinnati Children's Radiology

AP x-ray of the wrist shows lunotriquetral coalition. Carpal coalition is more common in women and African Americans. Coalition of the proximal carpal row is usually an incidental finding while coalitions in the distal carpal row are more commonly associated with syndromes. #MSKMonday

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