Finger series
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Citation:
Shetty A, Murphy A, Fahrenhorst-Jones T, et al. Finger series. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 08 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-29826
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Article created:
25 Jun 2014,
Aditya Shetty
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Synonyms:
- Fingers series radiographs
- Finger series x ray
- Finger's series
The finger series is comprised, conventionally of a posteroanterior, oblique and a lateral view. The series examines in detail the distal, middle and proximal phalanx as well as the interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joints.
Note: the thumb (first digit) reviewed under the thumb series
Indications
Finger x-rays are indicated for a variety of settings including:
- fractures
- dislocations
- foreign body localization
- scleroderma
- erosive arthritis
- traumatic injuries
- avulsion fractures
Projections
Standard projection
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PA view
- typically performed with adjacent fingers in the field of view to ascertain what finger is being imaged
- displays the distal, middle and proximal phalanx in the PA (AP) position
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oblique view
- the entire finger is displayed at roughly 45° to the PA projection
- it has been proven to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of the finger series 2
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lateral view
- demonstrate the entire finger in the lateral position
- excellent view to evaluate for dislocations and volar plate avulsions
References
- 1. Whitley AS, Sloane C, Hoadley G et-al. Clark's positioning in radiography. Hodder Arnold Publication. ISBN:0340763906. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 2. Wieschhoff G, Sheehan S, Wortman J et al. Traumatic Finger Injuries: What the Orthopedic Surgeon Wants to Know. Radiographics. 2016;36(4):1106-28. doi:10.1148/rg.2016150216 - Pubmed
- 3. Borut Marincek, Robert F. Dondelinger. Emergency Radiology. (2006) ISBN: 9783540262275 - Google Books
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Cases:
- Proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation - 3rd and 4th fingers
- Proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation - 5th finger
- PIP joint dislocation with volar plate avulsion fracture
- Proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation - 2nd finger
- Finger series
- Normal finger series - 2 or 3
- Normal finger series - 4, 5
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