What is the most commonly fractured carpal bone

Ulnocarpal impaction syndrome is an indication for MRI at the wrist and hand.

MRI at the wrist and hand may be indicated to further clarify neoplasms of the bone, joint, or soft tissue.

In the trauma of the wrist and hand, radiographs help with evidence of malunion.

Barton’s fracture is described as the dorsal apex and volar angulation of the distal fragment.

The common MOI of perilunate dislocation is very high energy trauma involving wrist hyperflexion.

Recommended projections for the wrist are AP, lateral, and oblique views.

Oblique views of the hand make use of a foam wedge to keep the hand at 25 degrees.

The capitolunate angle should be more than 20 degrees.