X-ray Right Wrist AP & Lateral Views - Test, Procedure & Cost

What is an X-ray Right Wrist AP & Lateral Views Test?

The Right Wrist X-Ray AP and LAT view is an X-ray that would uses small amount of the radiation which will help view the wrist.

It is seen that the wrist comprises of the two bones present in the forearm, namely:

• Radius
• Ulna

Eight small bones that make up the- carpal bones.

Why is it done?

This test is generally used to aid in finding infections, the bone cysts, the tumors, and other diseases of your wrist bones.

It would also check the alignment of your bones post surgery or sometimes, even as a part of the bone-age studies that would be before undergoing any surgery.

This lateral wrist radiograph would generally be requested for a myriad of reasons that include the following:

• Any Trauma
• Any Suspected Infective Processes
• Or The Injuries Of The Distal Radius And Ulna
• Suspected Arthropathy
• Suspected Foreign Bodies.

The wrist radiographs are considered to be an important as a first-line investigation method in any wrist trauma. This would be a systematic approach to the interpretation being essential.

The failure to identify any fractures of your wrist could result in the range of the complications that include the following:

• Delayed union
• Non-union
• Avascular necrosis
• Arthritis
• Joint instability
• Chronic pain

What is the Procedure for the Right Wrist AP and Lateral View Radiograph Test?

At the hospital site:

• Change into the hospital gown if requires (otherwise, since this test is only X-ray Right Wrist, you may not be required to change)
• Remove any jewellery that could hinder X-ray images.
• During the Test, your body will be positioned in between a machine producing X-rays and a plate. This plate creates the image digitally or using the X-ray film.
• Depending on the type of X-ray, you may be asked to position your hand in a certain manner. The X-ray technician would then ask you to take a deep breath and hold it for the next few seconds.
• After the scanning is complete, the respective radiologist would examine the images to understand whether any more of them are required ahead. Once the radiologist is satisfied, the patient could go back home.

Patient Position for PA view and Lateral View

Postero-anterior (PA) view

The PA view would be typically obtained with patient being seated in the following position:

• The shoulder to be abducted to 90°
• The elbow flexed to 90° angle
• The Forearm to be pronated
• Hand the placed palm down in neutral position with the fingers extended on the designated X-ray plate.

You could also confirm that your hand/wrist is lies in the neutral position by then drawing a line through long axis of your radius, also capitates your  third metacarpal (in the normal axes that are within 10° of line).

Note: Notify the technician in case you are pregnant, or suspect pregnancy

Lateral view

The lateral view of the wrist is technically challenging to interpret due to overlying bony structures.

This view would be obtained by positioning of the patient as follows:

• The pronated wrist with (ulnar side of fifth digit and facing down onto X-ray plate)
• The thumb facing upwards.
• The volar tilt should be between 10°- 25°
• In this case, this patient position would incorporate your right hand.

After Care

No specific care is required

Cost of Right Wrist AP & Lateral Views Radiology Test in Delhi

At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre, we are known for providing excellent service and care to its patients for decades. Lakhs of satisfied patients over the years!

It is an established and renowned diagnostic centre since 2001.

Their excellence is backed by NABH and NABL Accreditations. 

NABH accreditation is proof of highest standard of care and service provided to the patients. NABL accreditation reflects the competency of laboratories and equipment based on some national and international standards.

The cost of the X-Ray imaging for the Right Wrist AP & LAT Views Test in Delhi starts at INR 450.