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Imaging Diagnosis and Management of Carpal Trauma and Instability – An Illustrated Guide

Version 1 : Received: 27 April 2023 / Approved: 27 April 2023 / Online: 27 April 2023 (11:12:02 CEST)

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Okoro, C.K.; Skalski, M.R.; Patel, D.B.; White, E.A.; Matcuk, G.R., Jr. Imaging Diagnosis and Management of Carpal Trauma and Instability—An Illustrated Guide. Life 2023, 13, 1426. Okoro, C.K.; Skalski, M.R.; Patel, D.B.; White, E.A.; Matcuk, G.R., Jr. Imaging Diagnosis and Management of Carpal Trauma and Instability—An Illustrated Guide. Life 2023, 13, 1426.

Abstract

Understanding the subtle signs of carpal instability and other unique injury patterns in the wrist is a critical skill for radiologists. Proper patient management and outcomes are directly dependent on the accurate interpretation of wrist imaging studies. This review will provide a detailed overview of typical imaging features of carpal trauma and instability, management, and complications, using multimodality imaging and original medical illustrations. A detailed overview of the osseous, ligamentous, arterial anatomy of the wrist, arcs of Gilula, and zones of vulnerability will be provided. Carpal fractures, dislocations, special radiographic views, and imaging pearls will be discussed. Instability patterns and the myriad of associate abbreviations (CID, CIND, CIC, CIA, VISI, DISI, SLD, LTD, MCI, SLAC, SNAC) will be clarified. Expected outcomes, potential complications, and management will be reviewed.

Keywords

Wrist; Carpal; Instability; Trauma; Musculoskeletal

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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