Imaging of the wrist and hand.

Abstract

History of Imaging of the Hand and Wrist. Physical Examination of the Wrist. Examination of the Hand and Wrist. Physical Examination and Provocative Maneuvres. Anatomy A)the Wrist Joint. Anatomic and Functional Considerations B) Hand. Positions and Techniques. Radiography of Soft Tissues in Trauma to the Hand and Wrist. Instability Series: A) Radiography for Wrist Instabilities: An Overview B) Indication for Wrist Instability Series (WIS) Its Cost-Effectiveness. Roentgenographic Interpretation of Ligamentous Instabilities. Wrist and Hand Measurements Classification Schemes. Normal Variants. Roentgenographic Approach to Complex Bone Abnormalities. Bone Scintography. Conventional Tomography of the Hand and Wrist.