"The PA hand view is part of a two view series metacarpals, phalanges, carpal bones and distal radial ulnar joint."
"The PA hand view is requested for diagnosing a variety of clinical indications such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, suspected fracture or dislocation and localising foreign bodies."
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"5th finger is positioned PA, with no rotation as evidenced by the symmetric appearance of the concavities of the phalanges. Interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joint spaces of digits 2 to 5 appear open."
"Always include the wrist joint on your PA radiograph, patients may have referred pain from pathology other than the hand."
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