WRIST AP & LATERAL VIEW X-RAY SCAN

A WRIST AP & LATERAL VIEW X-RAY SCAN is the fastest way to see inside your wrist after an injury or unexplained pain. At Cadabams Diagnostics, the entire process—from walking in to walking out with your digital report—takes under 30 minutes. Our direct-radiography (DR) machines deliver crystal-clear images while keeping radiation exposure lower than three days of normal background living. Whether you slipped on the stairs, hurt yourself in the gym, or simply woke up with swelling, this two-angle scan gives your doctor the exact information needed to decide on casting, surgery, or simple rest.

What Is WRIST AP & LATERAL VIEW X-RAY?

Think of it as a two-picture story of your wrist bones.

• AP (Antero-Posterior) view: Hand placed palm-down; shows alignment and spacing of the eight carpal bones plus the distal radius and ulna.
• Lateral view: Hand rotated 90°; reveals any forward (volar) or backward (dorsal) displacement.
  Together these images create a 3-D understanding of fractures, dislocations, or joint-space changes without needing more complex tests.

Types of X-Ray Available at Cadabams

1. Conventional film – rarely used today.
2. Digital DR – our default; instant, sharable images.
3. Comparison views – both wrists imaged on one film when symmetry is in question.
   All scans are stored in your secure Cadabams cloud account for future reference.

• Carpal bone alignment and spacing
• Integrity of distal radius and ulna
• Scapholunate distance (<3 mm is normal)
• Dorsal or volar tilt angles to guide treatment

• Suspected Colles’ or Smith’s fracture
• Scaphoid fracture screening after a fall on an outstretched hand
• Carpal dislocation or lunate instability assessment

Consider booking a WRIST AP & LATERAL VIEW X-RAY SCAN if you:

• Fell on an outstretched hand and felt immediate wrist pain
• Notice persistent swelling or bruising after sports or household chores
• Are scheduled for fracture surgery and need baseline imaging
• Have arthritis and want to track joint-space narrowing over time
  Our youngest patient was two years old (playground fall), and our oldest was 94 (gardening mishap)—this test suits every age group.

Benefits of Choosing Cadabams

• Zero waiting pain: Walk-in slots or pre-booked appointments.
• Instant reports: Digital images and radiologist findings in 30 minutes.
• Cost-effective: Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
• High-resolution DR: Zoom in on hairline cracks without repeat scans.

Illnesses Diagnosed

• Distal radius/ulna fractures
• Scaphoid fractures
• Lunate or perilunate dislocations
• Joint-space narrowing from arthritis

• Remove watches, bracelets, and rings from both hands.
• Wear loose or short sleeves; no need to change gowns.
• Eat and drink normally—no fasting required.

Pre-requisites

• Doctor’s prescription preferred (not mandatory for walk-ins).
• Pregnancy declaration form signed at reception.

Best Time to Book

• Right after injury for baseline imaging.
• Morning slots (8 am–11 am) have the shortest queues.

Eligibility

• All age groups: pediatric to geriatric.
• Ideal for mobility-limited patients—no weight-bearing required.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Check-in at reception; form completion under 2 minutes.
2. Position hand palm-down on detector for AP view—machine beeps once.
3. Rotate arm 90° for lateral view—second beep.
4. Images upload instantly to radiologist workstation.
5. Receive printed and digital report before leaving.
   Total time: ≈5 minutes.

Caution Before the Test

• Inform us if you are or might be pregnant.
• Remove any metallic implants (rings, splints) from the imaging field.