[Radiography of the upper limb revisited: the shoulder and the wrist].
CT scan and MR imaging are the most efficient techniques to evaluate the upper limb, however, standard radiography remains a valuable method to explore this anatomical region. In most situations, it is sufficient to allow a precise diagnosis and determine therapeutic protocols. However, this method can present a real diagnostic value only when it is guided by medical history and clinical data. The purpose of this work is to propose a practical approach for radiographic evaluation of the shoulder and the wrist, suited to the main clinical situations. CT-scan and MR imaging correlations will help to understand radiographic findings.
Blum
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Service d'Imagerie Guilloz, Hôpital Central, CHU Nancy, 54035 NANCY Cedex. a.blum@chu-nancy.fr
Walter
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Payafar
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Witte
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Ludig
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Roland
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D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000592:standards; D018579:Patient Selection; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000592:standards; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014955:Wrist Joint