What specialty view is obtained with the hand pronated and a 20 degree elevation of the hand and palm to demonstrate the carpals on the radial side?
ulnar deviation
radial deviation
Stetcher method
PA axial
Stetcher method
Rationale: The Stetcher method is an alternative means of imaging the scaphoid. There is no requirement to stress the hand. Instead the hand and palm are elevated 20 degrees, the hand is pronated, and the CR is directed perpendicular to the scaphoid.
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