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Location Wrist
Diagnosis Volar perilunar dislocation
Discussion Frontal radiograph of the wrist reveals overlap of the distal carpal row with the proximal carpal row. This overriding gives rise to the "crowded carpal" appearance and is a sign specific for volar perilunate dislocation. It is secondary to proximal migration of the distal row of carpal bones during subluxation.
Reference Klein A, Webb LX: The crowded carpal sign in volar perilunar dislocation. J Trauma 1987 Jan;27(1):82-4.
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