Forearm and wrist radiology: Part II.
The emergency physician must be well versed in diagnosing forearm and wrist injuries. Although many of these injuries are readily apparent, others require more sophistication to appreciate. Careful attention to radiographic findings given the assistance of a well-directed history and physical examination is imperative. Both the more common and the more subtle injuries will be discussed.
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Division of Emergency Medicine, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068.
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D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging