title: Radiography of the carpal navicular.
abstract: As described, radiography of the carpal navicular is a complex task for the radiologic technologist and is of crucial importance in the diagnosis and treatment of the orthopedic patient. Failure to adequately demonstrate navicular fractures can result in a painful and severely disabled wrist. To insure proper diagnosis, special positions and methods must be used; an AP and lateral projection is not adequate. A series of views to specifically demonstrate the navicular will insure proper diagnosis and treatment and result in a better prognosis for the patient.
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography; D013679:Technology, Radiologic