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==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
*Evaluate for subtle carpometacarpal fractures, such as collateral ligament avulsion fractures | *Evaluate for subtle carpometacarpal fractures, such as collateral ligament avulsion fractures | ||
*Evaluate arthritic pathology | *Evaluate arthritic pathology | ||
[[File:brewerton2.jpg|thumb|Brewerton view]] | |||
==Technique<ref>Sheila Bull, Skeletal Radiography: A Concise Introduction to Projection Radiography. Toolkit Publications, 2005</ref>== | ==Technique<ref>Sheila Bull, Skeletal Radiography: A Concise Introduction to Projection Radiography. Toolkit Publications, 2005</ref>== | ||
Revision as of 18:55, 7 July 2017
Indications
- Evaluate for subtle carpometacarpal fractures, such as collateral ligament avulsion fractures
- Evaluate arthritic pathology
Technique[1]
- Flex metocarpalphalangeal joints of the affected hand to 65 degrees, evert thumb
- Place dorsal aspect of fingers on image receptor
See Also
References
- ↑ Sheila Bull, Skeletal Radiography: A Concise Introduction to Projection Radiography. Toolkit Publications, 2005