Parameter | Method | USG reference value | MRI reference value | ||||
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DRUJ | PISIFORM | HAMATE | DRUJ | PISIFORM | HAMATE | ||
CSA (mm2) | Continuous trace method | 7.55 (1.58) | 10.3 (2.3) | 9.00 (1.98) | 9.0 (2.5) | 9.1 (2.3) | 8.8 (1.8) |
Flattening ratio | Transverse axis divided by longitudinal axis | 2.2 (0.29) | 2.27 (0.3) | 2.96 (0.4) | 2.38 (0.61) | 2.62 (0.55) | 2.76 (0.75) |
Palmar displacement (mm) (measured on T1 image) | Perpendicular distance to the TCL from the line between the hook of the hamate and the trapezium | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.58 (0.82) | |||
Swelling ratio | Middle CSA to proximal CSA | 1.3 |