Where Is Triquetral Bone?

It is a pyramidal shaped bone that can be found in the medial side of the wrist. The name triquetrum is derived from the Latin word triquetrus which means "three-cornered". Sometimes it is also called triquetral bone, triangular bone or cuneiform bone.

How do you tell if you broke your triquetrum?

Symptoms of Triquetrum fracture

Pain in the wrist, specifically on the little or pinky finger side of the wrist. Rapid swelling of the wrist. Tenderness when pressing in over the site of the fracture. You will have reduced grip strength and range of motion in your wrist.

How long does it take for a triquetral fracture to heal?

Triquetral body fractures are usually nondisplaced and heal well with cast immobilization for 6 weeks.