title: Radiographic examination of the hand and wrist.
abstract: Radiographs have an essential role in the treatment of the injured hand. Positioning for routine views must be standardized so that pathology is not missed. When physical findings indicate, special views that demonstrate areas not seen on routine views should be obtained.
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D004630:Emergencies; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014953:Wrist / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging