A patient comes to radiology with a possible tear of the ulnar collateral ligament of the wrist.The patient complains of discomfort near the thumb region.Basic thumb projections do not demonstrate any type of fracture or dislocation.Which one of the following projections can be performed to confirm an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament?

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The Folio method, also known as the "skiers thumb" projection, is specifically designed to assess the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb.

A Patient Comes to Radiology with a Possible Tear of the Ulnar