Examination and assessment of injuries and problems affecting the elbow, wrist, and hand

In summary, injuries to the elbow, wrist, and hand are common complaints in emergency department practice. A systematic, thorough examination should be carried out meticulously on each injured patient. Routine radiographs should be taken and any additional views that are needed should be ordered. Most of the commonly missed injuries are due to an inadequate physical examination and inadequate x-ray films of the injured part.