Exams
Upper Extremity

Scaphoid Series

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Quick technique

kVp
55–60
mAs
3–5
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Detector
Small DR field centered to scaphoid.
Breath
Not critical.

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Patient position
Seated, wrist on detector.
Part position
PA wrist with maximal ulnar deviation.
Central ray
Perpendicular OR 10–20° proximal to scaphoid.
IR placement
Small DR field centered to scaphoid.

TechniqueDefault

kVp
55–60
mAs
3–5
SID
40 in
Grid
No
Breath
Not critical.
Detector
Small DR field centered to scaphoid.

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Anatomy coverage

All carpals with scaphoid elongated.

Tech pearls

  • Stecher (3-position scaphoid) catches occult fractures.
  • Suspected scaphoid? Always order dedicated scaphoid series.

Image evaluation

  • Scaphoid elongated, no foreshortening
  • Open scapholunate joint

Common mistakes

  • Insufficient ulnar deviation
  • Missing the angled CR
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Anatomy overview

ScaphoidScapholunate jointRadial styloid
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