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Distal Wrist
April 2024
Author: R. Conner Dixon, MD, CAQ-SM
Peer Reviewer: Justine Ko, MD, CAQ-SM
Peer Reviewer: Justine Ko, MD, CAQ-SM
This image was obtained using a linear probe along the longitudinal aspect of the dorsal side of the distal wrist.
Image 1: Author’s own image and annotations
Image 2: Demonstration of the ultrasound technique for this case. Author’s own image.
Can you name the key structures/layers in this dorsal longitudinal image of the distal wrist?
Below are the major structures of interest labeled in this longitudinal wrist ultrasound image.
Image 2: Author’s own image and annotations
Image 3: Demonstration of the ultrasound technique for this case. Author’s own image.
A 72 year old female is complaining of wrist pain after a trip and fall. She has wrist swelling. You obtain an ultrasound image over the area of most concern.
Image 1: Image courtesy of Will Denq
Image 2: Demonstration of the ultrasound technique for this case. Author’s own image.
