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Radiographic Evaluation in Finger Laceration

Initial Imaging Assessment

  • Radiography is always indicated as initial imaging for suspected acute hand trauma, including penetrating injuries, to detect fracture fragments or foreign bodies, as recommended by the American College of Radiology 1, 2

REFERENCES

1

acr appropriateness criteria<sup>®</sup> acute hand and wrist trauma. [LINK]

Journal of the American College of Radiology, 2019

2

acr appropriateness criteria<sup>®</sup> acute hand and wrist trauma. [LINK]

Journal of the American College of Radiology, 2019