{"id":"69a238bbefd4f1d91750474a","name":"Hand X-Ray Template","slug":"hand-x-ray-template","description":"Structured template for hand radiography reporting, including AP, lateral, and oblique views","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"MSK"},"tags":["hand","radiography","trauma","fracture","dislocation"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Right Hand Radiographs","aiInstructions":"Use the laterality and body part specified in the report. Standard format: '[Laterality] Hand Radiographs' or '[Laterality] Hand X-Ray'"},"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 in the report, specify the date and type. Otherwise, use default text indicating no priors."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Three views of the right hand including anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique projections.","aiInstructions":"Extract the specific radiographic views mentioned. Include positioning and projections used (AP, lateral, oblique, etc.). Maintain technical accuracy."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Evaluation of the hand demonstrates the following:","aiInstructions":"Provide systematic assessment of all relevant anatomical structures. Report abnormalities found; use normal findings only for structures not mentioned as abnormal.","fields":[{"name":"Bones and Fractures","defaultText":"No fractures are identified in the metacarpals, phalanges, or carpal bones.","aiInstructions":"Assess all metacarpals, phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal), and carpal bones for fractures, cortical disruption, or displacement. Report specific location and type if fracture is present."},{"name":"Joints and Dislocations","defaultText":"No dislocations are present. The joint spaces are preserved.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate metacarpophalangeal joints, interphalangeal joints, and wrist articulations for alignment, dislocation, or subluxation. Report joint space narrowing or widening if present."},{"name":"Soft Tissues","defaultText":"Soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess for soft tissue swelling, edema, or abnormal densities. Report location and significance if present."},{"name":"Degenerative Changes","defaultText":"No degenerative changes are evident.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for osteoarthritis, osteophytes, or other degenerative findings. Report severity and location if present."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No fracture or dislocation of the right hand.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary of key findings. Lead with primary findings (fracture presence/absence, dislocations, significant abnormalities). Include clinical significance if relevant. Avoid redundancy with findings section."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Hand 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-x-ray-template","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/hand-x-ray-template","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a238bbefd4f1d91750474a","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/hand-x-ray-template","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:27.249Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}