At times, a positioning error of the wrist may give a false appearance of a dislocated scaphoid. How should the wrist be placed during the PA view to avoid this problem?

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To avoid the false appearance of a dislocated scaphoid during a PA view of the wrist, the wrist should be placed in ulnar deviation. This positioning aligns the scaphoid more parallel to the X-ray beam, providing a clearer and more accurate representation of its anatomical position and relationships.

At Times, a Positioning Error of the Wrist May Give