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Review
. 2020 Apr;39(2):223-245.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2019.10.003. Epub 2020 Feb 4.

Imaging of the Hand and Wrist

Christin A Tiegs-Heiden  1 , B Matthew Howe  2
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Review

Imaging of the Hand and Wrist

Christin A Tiegs-Heiden et al. Clin Sports Med. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Imaging plays a key role in the evaluation and treatment planning of hand and wrist injuries in athletes. Depending on the suspected injury, a combination of conventional radiographs, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance arthrography, and/or ultrasound may be indicated. This article reviews the strengths and limitations of these imaging modalities and how they can be utilized in commonly encountered clinical questions.

Keywords: CT; Imaging; MRI; Radiograph; Ultrasound.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose. Conflict of Interest None.