Wrist X-ray에서의 연부조직(Soft tissue) 체크

Soft tissue swelling is almost always seen in one or more compartments in cases of acute fracture or dislocation.

Abnormal fat planes : fat plane is convex out of the underlying bone, or loss of its distinct plane.

* What Do They Suggest? 

1) Dorsal hand swelling -> 2nd through 5th metacarpal injury 

2) Dorsal wrist swelling -> carpal fractures or wrist dislocation 

3) Dorsal radial swelling -> forearm fractures 

4) Pronator fat pad swelling -> forearm fractures 

5) Thenar swelling -> thumb fractures 

6) Hypothenar swelling -> 2nd through 5th metacarpal injury 

7) Scaphoid swelling -> carpal fractures

8) Pararadial swelling -> forearm injury 

9) Paraulnar swelling -> forearm fracture