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==Indications==
*Evaluate for subtle carpometacarpal fractures, such as collateral ligament avulsion fractures
*Evaluate arthritic pathology
 
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==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>==
*Flex metocarpalphalangeal joints of the affected hand to 60 degrees, evert thumb
*Flex metocarpalphalangeal joints of the affected hand to 65 degrees, evert thumb
*Place dorsal aspect of fingers on image receptor
*Place dorsal aspect of fingers on image receptor


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Latest revision as of 19:10, 13 May 2021

Indications

  • Evaluate for subtle carpometacarpal fractures, such as collateral ligament avulsion fractures
  • Evaluate arthritic pathology
Brewerton view

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

  1. Sheila Bull, Skeletal Radiography: A Concise Introduction to Projection Radiography. Toolkit Publications, 2005