Change: fat pad is also demonstrated best with the wrist in ulnar deviation.radiography.AnatomyThe carpal bones can be thought of as being arranged in two rows- a proximal row and a   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1980)

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Change: ofor elongated slightly. The reason for using beam angleangulation is clear when you consider the orientation of the scaphoid in the wrist as shown belowIf the positioning objective is to image the scaphoid en face, the beam should in theory   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2005)

Change: adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/data_op/2211821511/The scaphoid position centrepoint is most easily determined by locating the surface anatomy feature known as the anatomical snuff box. This is a void at the base of the thumb best demonstrated when   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1985)

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Change: this technique is not guaranteed to demonstrate scaphoid fractures, it is not unusual for the scaphoid view to be the only view that demonstrates fractures of the waist of the scaphoid. The scaphoid fat pad is also demonstrated best with the wrist in ulnar deviation.AnatomyThe carpal   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1893)

Change: I a patient is referred for scaphoid views whist in an immobilising cast (plaster, fibreglass or any other artifact producing material) the radiographer should at the very least ask the referring doctor if they ha intended for the case to be removed prior to the X-ray examination CommentPerforming   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1856)

Change: Performing a scaphoid view is more meaningful if you understand what you are trying to achieve. There is arguably a case for performing a supplementary   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1690)

Change: Scaphoid fractures are almost invariably caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. This is useful for the radiographer to know. It is good practice   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1559)