X-RAY BOTH HANDS AP

This examination is commonly performed to evaluate hand pain, trauma, suspected fractures, arthritis, joint deformities, congenital abnormalities, bone infections, bone lesions, degenerative changes, and other disorders affecting one or both hands.

The AP view provides a detailed front-view image of both hands, allowing doctors to assess bone alignment, joint spaces, symmetry, fractures, and other abnormalities.

The examination evaluates the phalanges (finger bones), metacarpals (hand bones), carpal (wrist) bones, finger joints, wrist joints, and surrounding bony structures.

Yes. This examination is commonly used to identify fractures of the finger bones, metacarpals, carpal bones, and other bones of the hands. It also helps assess bone alignment following injury.

Yes. It may reveal bone destruction, abnormal bone lesions, cysts, or tumors affecting the bones of the hands. Additional imaging or laboratory tests may be required for confirmation.

Imaging both hands allows doctors to compare the right and left hands, assess bilateral conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, and identify subtle differences in bone structure or joint alignment.