Imaging the Postsurgical Upper Limb: The Radiologist Perspective

Radiol Clin North Am. 2019 Sep;57(5):977-1000. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2019.03.009. Epub 2019 Jun 12.

Abstract

Imaging has a paramount role in postsurgical assessment. Radiologists need to be familiar with the different surgical procedures to be able to identify expected postsurgical appearances and also detect potential complications. This article reviews the indications, normal expected postsurgical appearances, and complications of the most frequently used surgical procedures in the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. The emphasis is on points that should not be overlooked in the surgical planning.

Keywords: Elbow; Joints; MR imaging; Postoperative period; Radiology; Shoulder; Upper extremity; Wrist.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Elbow Joint / surgery
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery
  • Upper Extremity / diagnostic imaging*
  • Upper Extremity / injuries
  • Upper Extremity / surgery*
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Injuries / surgery
  • Wrist Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Wrist Joint / surgery