{"id":"69a2385fefd4f1d9175046ed","name":"Hand and Finger X-Ray Template","slug":"hand-and-finger-x-ray-template","description":"Structured template for radiographic evaluation of hand and finger imaging, including frontal, oblique, and lateral projections.","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"MSK"},"tags":["hand","finger","trauma","fracture","dislocation","right hand"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Right Hand and Finger X-Ray","aiInstructions":"Use the specific anatomical location and imaging views mentioned in the original report. Format as '[Side] [Anatomy] X-Ray' with views if specified."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior studies are mentioned, document the date and findings. Otherwise, use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Frontal, oblique, and lateral radiographic projections of the right hand and finger were obtained.","aiInstructions":"Document all specific radiographic projections mentioned. Include positioning details and any special views performed."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Radiographic evaluation of the right hand and finger demonstrates normal anatomic alignment and osseous structures.","aiInstructions":"Provide systematic assessment of all structures. Document positive findings prominently. Use normal findings only for structures without abnormality.","fields":[{"name":"Bones and Fractures","defaultText":"No fracture identified.","aiInstructions":"Document presence or absence of fractures. Include location, type, and displacement if present. Note cortical disruption, angulation, or comminution."},{"name":"Joint Alignment and Dislocations","defaultText":"No dislocation. Normal joint alignment.","aiInstructions":"Assess for subluxation or dislocation at all articulations. Document any malalignment or abnormal positioning."},{"name":"Joint Spaces","defaultText":"Joint spaces are preserved with normal cartilage thickness.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate joint space width at all visualized joints. Document narrowing, widening, or degenerative changes if present."},{"name":"Soft Tissues","defaultText":"Soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Document swelling, edema, foreign bodies, or other soft tissue abnormalities if present. Note location and extent."},{"name":"Bone Density","defaultText":"Bone density is normal.","aiInstructions":"Note any osteopenia, osteoporosis, or abnormal mineralization if present."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No fracture or dislocation of the right hand and finger.","aiInstructions":"Summarize key findings concisely. Lead with most significant findings. Include clinical correlation if relevant. Avoid redundancy with findings section."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Hand and Finger X-Ray Template radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/hand-and-finger-x-ray-template","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/hand-and-finger-x-ray-template","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a2385fefd4f1d9175046ed","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/hand-and-finger-x-ray-template","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:26.530Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}