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  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Carpal instability encompasses various conditions affecting wrist joint stability.
  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for preventing long-term hand disability.
  • Imaging plays a critical role in assessing carpal instability beyond clinical examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and highlight imaging procedures for detecting and classifying carpal instability.
  • To emphasize the importance of early and precise diagnosis by radiologists.

Main Methods:

  • Review of radiologic methods including X-ray stress views, cineradiography, high-resolution magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and MR or computed tomography (CT) arthrography.
  • Classification of carpal instability into degrees of severity.
  • Comparison of imaging modalities for detecting dynamic and static forms of instability.

Main Results:

  • Early (dynamic) carpal instability may be indirectly detected with X-ray stress views and cineradiography.
  • High-resolution MR imaging and CT arthrography allow direct visualization of ruptured ligaments.
  • Advanced (static) carpal instability is well-detected on radiographs, with CT superior for early osteoarthritis visualization.

Conclusions:

  • Radiologists must provide early and precise diagnoses of carpal instability to prevent disability.
  • CT arthrography is the standard of reference for imaging carpal instability.
  • Appropriate selection of imaging procedures is key for effective management of carpal instability.