X-ray Reference
Skeletal module

Hand & Wrist X-rays

Hand, finger, and wrist films with fracture, arthritis, alignment, and subluxation-focused observations.

fingersmetacarpalscarpal bonesdistal radiusdistal ulna

What the observation engine checks

  • cortical break or lucency
  • rotation or angulation clues
  • joint congruency
  • scapholunate / carpal alignment
  • osteoarthritic narrowing and osteophytes

Common issues this page is designed to surface

  • phalangeal fracture
  • boxer fracture pattern
  • distal radius injury
  • carpal malalignment
  • degenerative hand arthritis

Optional chiropractic / alignment lens

This section is intentionally narrower. It focuses on visible alignment and biomechanics patterns, not unsupported symptom claims.

  • gross wrist alignment symmetry
  • carpal spacing asymmetry when clearly visible
  • load-bearing / alignment notes without overclaiming soft tissue causes

Official-source grounding

  • RadiologyInfo musculoskeletal X-ray guidance
  • AAOS fracture and joint guidance
  • MSD/Merck musculoskeletal imaging references