Computed tomography of the normal soft tissues of the wrist

Robert O. Cone, Robert Szabo, Donald Resnick, Richard Gelberman, Julio Taleisnik, Louis A. Gilula

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Abstract

Computed tomography and sectional radiography and photography were performed on eight cadaveric wrist specimens in order to define the soft tissue structures of the normal wrist. Three specific levels were analyzed in detail: the levels of the distal radioulnar joint, of the pisotriquetral joint, and of the hook of the hamate. All soft tissues, with the exception of arteries and veins, were well demonstrated with computed tomography. In particular, the contents of both Guyon’s canal and the carpal tunnel could be delineated. The position of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon and sheath could also be evaluated. Contrast opacification of the flexor tendon sheaths and palmar synovial sacs did not contribute to the analysis. Computed tomography appears to be an important imaging modality in the evaluation of significant clinical problems, including the carpal tunnel and ulnar tunnel syndromes and subluxation of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)546-551
Number of pages6
JournalInvestigative Radiology
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1983

Keywords

  • Computed tomography
  • Soft tissues
  • Wrist

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