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Review Question - QID 219520

Wrist Ligaments & Biomechanics Extrinsic Ligaments Volar radiocarpal ligaments QID: 219520 (OBQ23.93)
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QID 219520 (Type "219520" in App Search)
A 70-year-old left-hand-dominant male with a medical history of diabetes, and tobacco use presents to the clinic for evaluation of right wrist pain that has been ongoing for one year. On exam, dorsal swelling is noted overlying the radiocarpal joint with associated tenderness to palpation. Plain radiographs are obtained and demonstrated in Figures A-C. Given the patient's history, he undergoes the procedure as shown in Figure D. Preservation of which of the following ligaments is most critical to maintaining stability of the carpus in this operation?
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  • B
  • C
  • D
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D