AP radiograph of the hand shows a coalition (arrow) between | Figure 1

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Cincinnati Children's Radiology

AP radiograph of the hand shows a coalition (arrow) between the lunate and triquetrum. This is the most common coalition of the wrist occurring with a prevalence of 0.1%. Patients with a lunotriquetral coalition are typically asymptomatic. Occasionally, patients may present with ulnar-sided wrist pain. #MSKMonday #MusculoskeletalMonday

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