Hand Ap View X-Ray Scan

• Trusted expertise: Over 30 years of experience in hand radiology
• Flexible slots: Walk-in and online booking from 7 AM – 9 PM
• Digital reports: Emailed or WhatsApp-delivered within 2–3 hours

Definition and Technical Explanation

“AP” stands for Antero-Posterior—the X-ray beam enters the front (palm side) and exits the back (dorsal side). This view shows:

• Bone alignment
• Joint spaces
• Soft-tissue outlines

Difference Between AP, PA, and Oblique Hand Views

1. Standard AP hand view – Single hand
2. Comparative AP view – Both hands side-by-side for symmetry checks

• Bone alignment and length
• Joint space narrowing or widening
• Soft-tissue swelling, calcifications, or foreign bodies

• Sudden pain after fall
• Suspected fracture, dislocation, or infection
• Monitoring bone healing post-surgery

Common Clinical Scenarios

• Trauma: Fall on outstretched hand, sports injury
• Arthritis: Persistent morning stiffness, swelling
• Foreign bodies: Glass, metal after accidents

Age-Specific Indications

• Pediatric: Suspected buckle fractures from playground falls
• Geriatric: Osteoporotic fractures or rheumatoid nodules

• 50 % lower dose digital radiography
• Same-day reporting by senior radiologists
• Instant online access via secure portal or WhatsApp

• Fractures: Metacarpal, phalanx, scaphoid
• Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis
• Bone tumors and infections like osteomyelitis

• Remove rings, watches, bracelets
• Wear loose clothing that can be rolled above the wrist
• No fasting required

• Valid prescription from a registered doctor
• Disclose pregnancy or possibility of pregnancy

• Immediately after acute injury for baseline imaging
• Follow-up at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, or as advised by your doctor

• All age groups—from infants to elderly
• Patients with metal implants can still undergo the scan safely

1. Check-in at reception
2. Remove metallic objects
3. Position: Palm down, fingers slightly spread on the detector
4. Scan time: 1–2 seconds
5. Total visit time: 5–10 minutes

• Inform the technologist if pregnant or possibly pregnant
• Do not remove splints or casts unless your doctor has cleared it

• Radiation dose: 0.001 mSv—less than one day of natural background exposure
• Limitations: Overlapping bones can hide subtle fractures; additional views may be advised