The main emphasis of this chapter is a description of basic radiography of the wrist and hand with detailed description of radiographic technique and evaluation of the different projections. Static and dynamic carpal instability evaluation is vital for the assessment of ligamentous disruption. Various measurement techniques which can be used in the assessment of wrist pathology, following distal radial fracture, radial inclination, radial length, and palmar tilt have also been described. Ulnar variance is also assessed following distal radial fracture and in the context of ulnar-sided wrist pain. The scapholunate angle and capitate–lunate angle are assessed when intercalated instability is suspected. Finally, the carpal height is a measurement which is applied when there is evidence of carpal collapse or loss of joint space. Arthrography still has a place in the modern assessment of the wrist. Radiocarpal and to a lesser extent midcarpal injection techniques may be employed.

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Radiography and Arthrography

  • Drushi Patel,
  • Ankur Shah,
  • Ojasvi Vemuri,
  • S. G. Davies,
  • Rajesh Botchu

摘要

The main emphasis of this chapter is a description of basic radiography of the wrist and hand with detailed description of radiographic technique and evaluation of the different projections. Static and dynamic carpal instability evaluation is vital for the assessment of ligamentous disruption. Various measurement techniques which can be used in the assessment of wrist pathology, following distal radial fracture, radial inclination, radial length, and palmar tilt have also been described. Ulnar variance is also assessed following distal radial fracture and in the context of ulnar-sided wrist pain. The scapholunate angle and capitate–lunate angle are assessed when intercalated instability is suspected. Finally, the carpal height is a measurement which is applied when there is evidence of carpal collapse or loss of joint space. Arthrography still has a place in the modern assessment of the wrist. Radiocarpal and to a lesser extent midcarpal injection techniques may be employed.