Reason: eval for fx vs. Ligament rupture History: pain at base of 2nd metacarpal and distal row, dorsally TENDONS: The flexor and extensor tendons appear intact. BONES: There is increased bone marrow signal abnormality on fluid sensitive sequences within the capitate as well as within the bases of the second, third and fourth metacarpals. No discrete fracture line is identified at this time. There is also bone marrow signal abnormality within the head of the third metacarpal.ADDITIONAL
Bone marrow signal abnormality within the capitate as well as within the second through fourth metacarpals may represent bone contusions versus occult nondisplaced fractures. Other findings as described above.