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Published in: Skeletal Radiology 6/2014

01-06-2014 | Review Article

Pisotriquetral joint disorders: an under-recognized cause of ulnar side wrist pain

Authors: A. Moraux, G. Lefebvre, V. Pansini, J. Aucourt, L. Vandenbussche, X. Demondion, A. Cotten

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 6/2014

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Abstract

Pisotriquetral joint disorders are often under-recognized in routine clinical practice. They nevertheless represent a significant cause of ulnar side wrist pain. The aim of this article is to present the main disorders of this joint and discuss the different imaging modalities that can be useful for its assessment.
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Metadata
Title
Pisotriquetral joint disorders: an under-recognized cause of ulnar side wrist pain
Authors
A. Moraux
G. Lefebvre
V. Pansini
J. Aucourt
L. Vandenbussche
X. Demondion
A. Cotten
Publication date
01-06-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-014-1848-z

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