title: Diagnostic imaging of upper extremity trauma.
abstract: The radiologic evaluation of upper extremity trauma relies primarily on standard as well as optional radiographic projections. Certain injuries are more fully evaluated with fluoroscopy, arthrography, ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging. The imaging approach to upper extremity trauma is presented, with emphasis on subtle or commonly overlooked lesions. The indications for evaluation by fluoroscopy, arthrography, and advanced imaging modalities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kerr
mesh_terms: D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000092464:Elbow Injuries