Hand, Wrist and Forearm 1 Flashcards
What are routine projections for Hand X Ray?
PA, PA Oblique, Lateral
What are routine projections for wrist X Ray?
PA, PA Oblique, Lateral
What are routine projections for forearm X Ray?
AP, Lateral
What are some clinical indications for the hand?
Trauma, Suspected dislocation, foreign body detection, investigation of deformity if causing pain
What degree is hand rotated externally for a PA oblique X-ray?
45 degree
In a lateral hand x-ray, what angle is the hand externally rotated to?
90 degrees
What is the common pneumonic that is used to help to remember the carpals of the wrist?
Sally Left The Party To Take Cathy Home
At what age does the scaphoid ossify?
4-6 years
At what age does the capitate ossify?
1-3 months
At what age does the pisiform ossify?
8-12 years
At what age does the trapezoid ossify?
4-6 years
At what age does the trapezium ossify?
4-6 years
At what age does the lunate ossify?
2-4 years
At what age does the hamate ossify?
2-4 months
At what age does the triquetrium ossify?
2-3 years
In a PA oblique wrist x-ray, what bones are partly super imposed?
ulna head and distal radius
proximal 3-5 metacarpals
In a lateral wrist x-ray, what animal can be seen in?
Rubber Ducky
At what age does the triquetrum ossify?
2-3 years
In an AP forearm x-ray, is the palm up or down?
Up
What are additional projections for a Hand X ray?
Ball catcher view
Lateral fan view
What are additional projections for a wrist x -ray?
Scaphoid series
Carpal tunnel view
What does a vascular necrosis mean?
vascular = lack of blood
necrosis = breaking down/cell death
