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Wrist: annotated x-rays

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis not applicable
Annotated image

AP wrist radiograph with important anatomy marked up

Annotated image

Importance of lateral alignment.

Case Discussion

The annotations on the DP view demonstrate:

On the lateral, the importance of lateral alignment is demonstrated.

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