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  • X RAY HAND LAT VIEW
  • X RAY HAND LAT VIEW

    Also Known As:

    Hand Lateral

    Hand Side View X-Ray

    Fan Lateral Hand View

    Lateral Metacarpal Radiograph

    Hand Lateral

    Hand Side View X-Ray

    X-ray hand lateral view for fracture evaluation.


    Includes 4 Test Parameters

  • Technique

    Lateral (side-profile) radiographic projection with the fingers superimposed or fan-positioned.

  • Purpose

    To identify foreign bodies and assess the displacement of fractures in a 90-degree plane.

  • Area Covered

    The side profile of the hand bones.

  • Key Clinical Point

    Essential for detecting volar or dorsal displacement of metacarpal fractures.


  • Includes Test 5 Parameters

    It is used to see if a fracture has "displaced" (moved) forward or backward, which isn't visible from the front.

    You might be asked to make a "fan" shape with your fingers or a "karate chop" position on the plate.

    Yes, it shows the angle of the break in the 5th metacarpal, which is crucial for deciding if surgery is needed.

    Yes, it is the best view to see if a finger joint has popped out of its socket.

    It requires careful positioning by the technician to ensure the bones don't all stack on top of each other.

    X RAY HAND LAT VIEW

    ₹390.00 ₹400.00 (3% OFF)

    ₹390.00 ₹400.00 (3% OFF)