Radiographs have long been the mainstay for diagnosing fractures of the hand and wrist. ... and ultrasound are discussed. Algorithms for detection of fractures, nonunion, avascular necrosis, ...

There are 27 bones in the hand and wrist that allow humans to complete delicate tasks like writing or using sign language. Let's take a closer look.

Currently, the surgery offered on the NHS involves an invasive operation to open up the wrist to sever the carpel tunnel ligament. Cutting the ligament does not impact the mobility of the hand.

Your wrist bones might duplicate, too. This then causes your forearm and hand to look like mirror images. There are experts who believe there are different types of mirror hand syndrome.

Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. ... Oct. 21, 2020 — Researchers have developed a wrist-worn device for 3D hand pose estimation.

At most institutions, oblique radiographs are included as part of the standard wrist and hand exam to increase sensitivity to carpal, metacarpal, and phalangeal fractures, respectively (Fig. 2).