Obtaining a Reliable Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Radiograph: Pronation, Ulnar Deviation, and Thumb Abduction

Brent R. Degeorge; Nicholas Pulos; Alexander Y. Shin

doi:10.1097/BTH.0000000000000199

Obtaining a Reliable Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Radiograph: Pronation, Ulnar Deviation, and Thumb Abduction

Brent R. Degeorge, Nicholas Pulos, Alexander Y. Shin

Orthopedic Surgery

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Abstract

A simple, reproducible technique for assessing the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid joint radiographically is described. In addition to its diagnostic value, the technique is simple to perform with a minifluoroscopy unit, allowing for image-guided injections of the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid joint.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	120-123
Number of pages	4
Journal	Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/BTH.0000000000000199
State	Published - Sep 1 2018

Keywords

STT joint
arthritis
carpometacarpal joint
scaphotrapezialtrapezoid joint
scaphotrapezoid joint

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Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Obtaining a Reliable Scaphotrapeziotrapezoid Radiograph: Pronation, Ulnar Deviation, and Thumb Abduction

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