[Trispiral tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the wrist joint]

Tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are important imaging techniques in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of wrist disorders. They have been useful for evaluating fractures, tumors, arthritic conditions and avascular necrosis involving the carpal bones as well as injuries affecting the radiocarpal and intercarpal ligaments and the triangular fibrocartilage complex. The indications and clinical applications of each imaging technique will be discussed.