Understanding carpal instability: a radiographic perspective

The wrist is disposed to a variety of instability patterns owing to its complex anatomical and biomechanical properties. Various classification schemes have been proposed to describe the different patterns of carpal instability, of which the Mayo classification is the most commonly used. Understandi...

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Published inSkeletal Radiology Vol. 45; no. 8; pp. 1031 - 1043
Main Authors Kani, Kimia Khalatbari, Mulcahy, Hyojeong, Chew, Felix S.
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.08.2016
Springer
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Carpal Bones - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Imaging
Joint Instability - diagnostic imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nuclear Medicine
Orthopedics
Pathology
Radiography
Radiology
Review Article
Wrist Joint - diagnostic imaging
Wrist Joint - physiopathology
Adaptive carpus
Scapholunate instability
Axial instability
Mayo classification
Carpal instability
Lunotriquetral instability
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Summary:The wrist is disposed to a variety of instability patterns owing to its complex anatomical and biomechanical properties. Various classification schemes have been proposed to describe the different patterns of carpal instability, of which the Mayo classification is the most commonly used. Understanding the concepts and pertinent terminology of this classification scheme is important for the correct interpretation of images and optimal communication with referring physicians. Standard wrist radiographs are the first line of imaging in carpal instability. Additional information may be obtained with the use of stress radiographs and other imaging modalities.
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ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-016-2390-y