What does a finger X-ray Show?

A finger X-ray can help find the cause of common signs and symptoms such as pain, tenderness, or swelling, or a deformity. It can detect broken bones or dislocated joints. After a broken bone has been set, an X-ray can help determine whether the bones are in proper alignment and whether they have healed properly.

What is Dorsopalmar?

The dorsopalmar or dorsoplantar view is one of the two basic orthogonal radiographic views of extremities. It is made when the x-ray beam strikes the dorsal (front) surface of a limb perpendicularly with the cassette or imaging plate behind the limb, perpendicular to the primary x-ray beam.

What are the 3 types of X rays?

The following are common types of x-rays:

• Abdominal x-ray.
• Barium x-ray.
• Bone x-ray.
• Chest x-ray.
• Dental x-ray.
• Extremity x-ray.
• Hand x-ray.
• Joint x-ray.

When should you get a finger X-ray?

There is immediate pain, and the finger hurts with or without movement. Swelling exists, and the finger has a “twisted” look. Gently feel each of the bones of the injured finger. Pinpoint tenderness usually indicates a fracture.

What is Dorsoplantar?

(dor″sō-plăn′tăr) [″ + planta, sole of the foot] From the top to the bottom of the foot.

What is a Dorso palmar view?

Dorsopalmar Projection For the dorsopalmar image, the patient is positioned on the table in ventral recumbency, with the carpus or manus of the affected limb positioned against the imaging cassette/detector to reduce magnification and geometric distortion.

Will I ever be able to bend my finger again?

It depends on what has happened, but unlike other injuries in the body, cut tendons don’t heal well on their own. If the tendon has been cut through and through, you won’t be able bend one or both of your finger knuckles again.

What is a Dorsoplantar projection?

The weightbearing dorsoplantar foot radiograph is a specialized projection of the foot. Nonweightbearing views (e.g. DP foot) are inadequate for the assessment of alignment because the bones of the feet are not in a functional position.

Is Dorsoplantar a radiographic position?

The radiographic image has the same name except the word view replaces the term projection. An example of a positioning technique and corresponding view is the weight-bearing dorsoplantar projection and weight-bearing dorsoplantar view.

Did I sprain or fracture my finger?

While jammed fingers are less serious than a fracture, you will still experience bruising and swelling; and even with a broken bone, you may have a limited range of motion. If you injured your hand and are experiencing swelling and bruising, the best way to know for sure is to get an x-ray of your fingers.