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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2011; 15(4): 340-356
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286015
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Postoperative Imaging of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand

Peter J. MacMahon1 , 3 , Darra T. Murphy1 , Adam C. Zoga2 , Eoin C. Kavanagh1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
  • 2Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 3current affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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16 September 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

There are many bone and soft tissue injuries to the elbow, wrist, and hand that are treated surgically. The operative techniques can be complicated and their indications may change. This article reviews the common injuries at the elbow, wrist, and hand, the indications for surgical management, the current and previous operative techniques used, the expected postoperative appearance on different imaging modalities, and the important potential complications of each technique.

KEYWORDS

Elbow - wrist - hand - postoperative

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Peter J MacMahonF.F.R. R.C.S.I. 

Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114

Email: petermacmahon@yahoo.com