Online Continuing Education Courses

The Elbow, Wrist and Hand

• Recall the three standard elbow views, three standard wrist views, three standard hand views, two standard thumb views, and the phalanges view and their purposes
• Identify the normal and pathologic alignment of the standard views of the elbow, wrist, and hand
• Identify the normal and pathologic dimensions and densities of the elbow, wrist, and hand bones
• Identify normal and pathologic cartilage
• Identify the normal and pathologic presentation of soft tissue
• Identify film abnormalities, given a history and x-ray film
• Use x-ray film information to adjust a therapy treatment program