Hand overview

Links in image Click on area of interest Use index finger for phalanges Use Middle finger for joints (Coloured areas have information.)

Important points regarding hand and carpal fractures

• The most important thing to assess is the hand/ finger function.
• Look for and exclude any rotational deformity.
• Scaphoid fractures may not be evident on the initial radiograph, get scaphoid views. If initial radiographs are normal but clinically you suspect there is a scaphoid fracture. Treat as for scaphoid fracture and repeat radiographs 2 weeks later.
• Any gap between the sacphoid and lunate, suspect Scapholunate dissociation
• Thumb metacarpo phalangeal injuries look for the rupture of the ulna collateral ligament.

Last updated 11/09/15