Radiographic evaluation of the hook of the hamate: a new technique.
Radiographic confirmation in cases of suspected hook of hamate fractures can be very difficult. Films, including the carpal tunnel view, may be difficult to interpret. We describe a new semisupine oblique radiographic view of the carpus that permits excellent visualization of the hamate hook, is cost efficient, and allows for patient comfort during the study.
Papilion
J D
JD
Department of Orthopaedics, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, Va.
DuPuy
T E
TE
Aulicino
P L
PL
Bergfield
T G
TG
Gwathmey
F W
FW
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography