Use of diagnostic modalities for assessing upper extremity vascular pathology

Beatrice L. Grasu; Christopher M. Jones; Michael S. Murphy

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2014.09.001

Use of diagnostic modalities for assessing upper extremity vascular pathology

Beatrice L. Grasu, Christopher M. Jones, Michael S. Murphy

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Vascular pathology of the upper extremity requires consideration of constitutional, anatomic, and functional factors. The medical history and physical examination are essential. The Allen test can be performed alongside a handheld Doppler for arterial mapping. Useful studies include digital-brachial index measurements, digital plethysmography, laser Doppler, and color ultrasounds. Three-phase bone scintigraphy still plays a role in the evaluation of vascularity after of frostbite injury. Angiogram remains the gold standard radiographic instrument to evaluate vascular pathology of the upper extremity, but computed tomography and magnetic resonance scans have an increasing role in diagnosis of vascular pathology.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-12
Number of pages	12
Journal	Hand clinics
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2014.09.001
State	Published - Feb 1 2015

Keywords

Allen test
Angiography
Cold stress testing
Color ultrasound
Digital-brachial index
Laser Doppler fluxometry
Photoplethysmography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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