16 Malformations and Deformities
10.1055/b-0034-77610 16 Malformations and Deformitiesvan Schoonhoven, J., Schmitt, R., Horwitz, A.E, Rosenthal, H., Lanz, U. Anomalies of the skeleton and soft tissues of the hand can be caused by congenital…
15 Normal Variants of the Skeleton and the Soft Tissues of the Hand
10.1055/b-0034-77608 15 Normal Variants of the Skeleton and the Soft Tissues of the HandSchmitt, R., Schindler, G. Nonpathologic variants of the skeleton of the hand include accessory sesamoid bones, coalescences…
10 Carpal Ligaments
10.1055/b-0034-77597 10 Carpal LigamentsSchmitt, R. The carpal ligaments guarantee stability of the carpal joints while allowing considerable freedom of movement in these joints of complex construction. The interosseous and extrinsic…
13 Postsurgical Radiography
10.1055/b-0034-77604 13 Postsurgical RadiographyKrimmer, H., Hahn, P., Schmitt, R. Postsurgical radiography both documents and evaluates the surgical procedure performed. Following reconstructive procedures, restitution of form, fracture stabilization, the correct alignment…
12 Carpal Morphometry and Function
10.1055/b-0034-77601 12 Carpal Morphometry and FunctionSchmitt, R., Prommersberger, K. J. Anatomically, the carpus represents a complex mosaic of skeletal elements with a multitude of joint surfaces. Functionally, not only sufficient…
9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging
10.1055/b-0034-77595 9 Magnetic Resonance ImagingFellner, F., Schmitt, R. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the method of choice for identifying diseases of the bone marrow, articular cartilage, synovium, ligaments, and other…
14 The Growing Skeleton of the Hand
10.1055/b-0034-77606 14 The Growing Skeleton of the HandHorwitz, A., Schindler, G. With reference to statistical tables, current skeletal age and expected body height can be determined with sufficient accuracy from…
11 Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
10.1055/b-0034-77599 11 Triangular Fibrocartilage ComplexSchmitt, R. The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is a differentiated fibroligamentary structure located between the ulnarhead, the lunate and the triquetrum on the ulnar side of…
7 Ultrasonography
10.1055/b-0034-77591 7 UltrasonographyBuchberger, W., Schmitt, R., Christopoulos, G. High-frequency probes (7.5–15 MHz) provide excellent imaging of the soft tissues of the hand, especially in the carpal tunnel. New developments, such…
8 Computed Tomography
10.1055/b-0034-77593 8 Computed TomographySchmitt, R., Froehner, S. In the multislice spiral technique, computed tomography (CT) acquires nearly isotropic voxels. With volume acquisition by means of thin slices, between 0.5 and…
