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[Radiological procedures in the traumatised wrist].

R Meier¹, H Jansen, M Uhl

¹Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfall-, Hand-, Plastische- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, 97080 Würzburg. reinhard.meier@handchirurg.org

|June 5, 2009

Summary

Diagnosing wrist injuries requires advanced imaging like CT and MRI for accurate assessment of bone and soft tissue damage. Precise clinical examination combined with these techniques ensures effective treatment planning for complex wrist conditions.

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Novel Triple-Loop Technique for Suturing TFCC Injuries without Transosseous Tunnel

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Published on: May 23, 2025

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Radiology
Medical Imaging

Context:

Wrist injuries present diagnostic challenges due to complex and narrow anatomical structures.
Accurate diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical examination and advanced imaging modalities.
Technological advancements continuously improve the visualization and classification of wrist lesions.

Purpose:

To outline the diagnostic utility of various imaging techniques for wrist injuries.
To highlight the roles of X-rays, CT, and MRI in evaluating bone and soft tissue pathologies.
To emphasize the importance of precise assessment and procedural knowledge for effective therapeutic decisions.

Summary:

X-rays, CT, and MRI are crucial for diagnosing wrist injuries, complementing clinical examination.
Spiral CT with multiplanar reformatting is optimal for bone injuries.
MRI is essential for detecting soft tissue, ligamentous injuries, and avital fragments or necrosis.

Impact:

Improved diagnostic accuracy leads to more targeted and effective therapeutic strategies for wrist injuries.
Enhanced visualization aids in precise classification and understanding the extent of lesions.
Knowledge of advanced imaging techniques is critical for clinicians managing complex wrist pathologies.