Imaging of radial wrist pain. I. Imaging modalities and anatomy

Radial wrist pain is a common clinical complaint. The relatively complex anatomy in this region, combined with the small size of the anatomical structures and occasionally subtle imaging findings, can pose problems when trying to localize the exact cause of pain. To fully comprehend the underlying p...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2014-06, Vol.43 (6), p.713-724
Main Authors: Lee, Ryan Ka Lok, Griffith, James F., Ng, Alex Wing Hung, Wong, Clara Wing Yee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthrography - methods
Fractures, Bone - diagnosis
Humans
Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Models, Anatomic
Nuclear Medicine
Orthopedics
Pathology
Patient Positioning - methods
Positron-Emission Tomography - methods
Radiology
Review Article
Soft Tissue Injuries - diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Ultrasonography - methods
Wrist Injuries - diagnosis
Wrist Joint - diagnostic imaging
Wrist Joint - pathology
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Summary:Radial wrist pain is a common clinical complaint. The relatively complex anatomy in this region, combined with the small size of the anatomical structures and occasionally subtle imaging findings, can pose problems when trying to localize the exact cause of pain. To fully comprehend the underlying pathology, one needs a good understanding of both radial-sided wrist anatomy and the relative merits of the different imaging techniques used to assess these structures. In part I of this review, these aspects will be discussed.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-014-1840-7