Digital X-ray technique of straight hand

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The article is professionally consulted by MSc, BS. Dang Manh Cuong - Radiologist - Radiology Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital. The doctor has over 18 years of experience in the field of ultrasound - diagnostic imaging.
Digital X-ray of the straight hand is indicated to check for hand injuries such as dislocation, infection, bone tumor, arthritis, osteoporosis that cannot be detected by the naked eye.

1. What is an upright hand X-ray?

The lateral straight hand radiograph is indicated when there is suspicion of lesions in the hand positions. Using this method makes it easier for your doctor to check for broken or dislocated bones.
Hand X-ray is also used to check for internal lesions such as infections, tumors, arthritis, osteoporosis that cannot be detected with the naked eye.
X-rays of the hand are completely painless and painless. X-ray of the hand uses a low-intensity camera with a quick capture time to limit the negative influence of X-rays on the patient's health.

2. Indications for hand X-ray

The doctor will assign the patient to perform an X-ray of the hand in the following cases:
Bone deformities Hand dislocation Wrist pain, swelling Tumor in the bone Fluid accumulation in the joint Arthritis Hand infection Hand infection Suspected fracture or fracture of the arm. In addition, an x-ray of the hand can also be performed to check if the previously broken bone has completely healed.

3. How is the hand X-ray technique performed?

3.1 Preparation If you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant, you should immediately notify your doctor and find a suitable solution. Remove personal jewelry such as watches, bracelets, ... out of the area to be photographed so as not to affect the technique. Before the X-ray, you will probably have to wear a hospital gown. 3.2 Tilting hand X-ray procedure The technical procedure for slanting hand X-ray will be performed by a doctor and with the support of a technician. The technician adjusts the bracket, the ball is 1m away from the bracket. The technician instructs the patient to sit next to the X-ray table with hands and wrists facing down. The V metatarsal bone rests against the film in an inclined position. Adjust the center ray to the midline between the rotator cuff and the abutment. Attach the letter (F) (T) to the digitized sensor plate corresponding to the patient. Save the patient's name and age on the machine and select the program corresponding to the part to be taken. Technicians adjust technical factors (43-45kv; 1.2mAs). When performing the technique, the patient must lie still and may hold his breath for a few seconds to capture a clear image without blurring. After taking the picture, the patient was directed to go out of the waiting room to receive the results. Process the contrast and check the balance of the images on the film. Film printing. 3.3 Evaluation of results On the film recorded: Hand in the middle of the film in a straight, tilted position. X-ray quality: Sharpness, clear contrast, clear ridges, trabeculae, soft shadows are visible. The film has full information of the patient's name, age, right - left mark and time taken. The doctor reads the results, describes them on the internal computer and prints them out. In addition, the doctor can provide professional advice to the patient if required. 3.4 Complications and management The technique of taking an x-ray of the straight hand is very safe and there are no complications.
After the X-ray is taken, if the image results are not clear because the patient is not still during the scan, it may be asked to take a film again.

4. Some notes when taking X-ray of straight hand

If you have been exposed to radiation or have had a recent X-ray, you should tell your doctor about this. Ask your doctor about the amount of radiation involved in this procedure and discuss the risks associated with your health very carefully. If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, notify your doctor immediately so that he or she can take appropriate measures to be safe for you and your unborn baby. Before taking an X-ray, if you have any questions, feel free to ask questions to get timely answers from specialists.

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