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…
10.1055/b-0034-77585 4 ArthroscopyKrimmer, H., Hahn, P. Arthroscopy is an invasive examination technique providing a direct view into the radiocarpal, the midcarpal, and the distal radioulnar joint. With arthroscopy, the condition…
10.1055/b-0034-77583 3 ArthrographyMetz, V., Schmitt, R., Christopoulos, G. The articular spaces of the radiocarpal joint and the wrist are visualized with arthrography. Three-compartment arthrography is recommended to achieve a complete…
10.1055/b-0034-77581 2 Special Radiographic ProceduresSchmitt, R., Froehner, S. Digitally acquired projection radiographs can be postprocessed and transmitted electronically by a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and filed. For diagnosis…
10.1055/b-0034-77579 1 Projection Radiography: General Information and Positioning TechniquesSchmitt, R. Radiographs of the hand are acquired according to standardized techniques in which positioning and centering must be carried out with…
