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Scaphoid Fractures are the most common carpal bone fracture, often occurring after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Diagnosis can generally be made by dedicated radiographs but CT or MRI may be needed for confirmation.
Images. Scaphoid Fracture Nonunion occur in 5-25% of scaphoid fractures following treatment, and are more common in older patients, smokers, and when there is a delay in the initial treatment of the fracture. Diagnosis is made with a combination of radiographs and a CT scan.
ABSTRACT. In cases of suspected scaphoid fracture where the initial radiographs are negative, a supplementary MRI, or alternatively CT, should be carried out within three to five days.Fracture classification, assessment of dislocation as well as evaluation of fracture healing is best done on CT with reconstructions in the coronal and sagittal ...
being difficult to diagnose as well as to obtain fracture union. In this report, we present our al. orithms for diagnosis and treatment of acute scaphoid fractures. In the early phase post trauma, MRI is considered the reference standard for diagnosis of scaphoid fractures, while CT has an ad.
This topic will review the diagnosis and nonoperative management of scaphoid (navicular) fractures in adults. Discussions of wrist anatomy, biomechanics, and other wrist-related injuries in adults and children are provided separately.
Scaphoid Fracture. A 28-year-old man trips while running and lands on his outstretched left hand. He experiences immediate-onset, severe left wrist pain and inability to flex or extend his wrist.
Snapshot. A 28-year-old man trips while running and lands on his outstretched left hand. He experiences immediate-onset, severe left wrist pain and inability to flex or extend his wrist. On exam, he has point tenderness dorsally over the anatomic snuffbox. A radiograph of his left wrist demonstrates a fracture of the proximal pole of the scaphoid.
A scaphoid (navicular) fracture is a break in one of the small bones (carpal bones) of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Symptoms of a scaphoid fracture typically include swelling and pain in the wrist just below the base of the thumb.
Scaphoid fractures (i.e. fractures through the scaphoid bone) are common, in some instances can be difficult to diagnose, and can result in significant functional impairment.
Scaphoid fractures are most common in males 15 to 30 years of age 4 and are rare in young children and infants. 1. Physical Examination. When examining a patient with a suspected scaphoid...