Postoperative imaging of the elbow, wrist, and hand

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2011 Sep;15(4):340-56. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1286015. Epub 2011 Sep 16.

Abstract

There are many bone and soft tissue injuries to the elbow, wrist, and hand that are treated surgically. The operative techniques can be complicated and their indications may change. This article reviews the common injuries at the elbow, wrist, and hand, the indications for surgical management, the current and previous operative techniques used, the expected postoperative appearance on different imaging modalities, and the important potential complications of each technique.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Elbow / surgery*
  • Elbow Injuries*
  • Hand Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery*