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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
10.1055/b-0034-77589 6 Skeletal ScintigraphySpitz, J. Three-phase skeletal scintigraphy (TPS) of the hand makes it possible to evaluate the regional circulation and bone metabolism in a single examination. Pathologic factors that…
10.1055/b-0034-77587 5 ArteriographyHelmberger, T., Schmitt, R. A number of vascular variants are found in the forearm and hand, especially constitutional differences in the palmar arch resulting from a dominant radial…
