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Acute short radiolunate ligament rupture in a rock climber

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We report the occurrence of a short radiolunate ligament rupture in a rock climber. To our knowledge, an isolated traumatic rupture of this ligament has not been described in the literature, and awareness of this entity allows initiation of therapy. The magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound appearances are reviewed and the mechanism of injury is discussed.

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Eric Y. Chang acknowledges salary support from the Veterans Affairs (Career Development Award: 1IK2CX000749-01)

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  1. Department of Radiology, VA San Diego Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA

    Eric Y. Chang, Karen C. Chen & Christine B. Chung

  2. Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103, USA

    Eric Y. Chang, Karen C. Chen & Christine B. Chung

  3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103, USA

    Matthew J. Meunier

  4. 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, MC 114, San Diego, CA, 92161, USA

    Eric Y. Chang

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Chang, E.Y., Chen, K.C., Meunier, M.J. et al. Acute short radiolunate ligament rupture in a rock climber. Skeletal Radiol 43, 235–238 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-013-1717-1

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