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Imaging the problem scaphoid.

C Kitsis1, M Taylor, J Chandey

  • 1Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, UK.

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|April 8, 1999
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Diagnosing scaphoid fractures can be challenging. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more specific than bone scanning for detecting subtle scaphoid fractures and associated soft tissue injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Radiology
  • Sports medicine

Background:

  • Scaphoid fractures are common wrist injuries.
  • Radiographic diagnosis of scaphoid fractures can be delayed, even up to two weeks.
  • Persistent signs and symptoms necessitate further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the diagnostic accuracy of bone scanning and MRI for occult scaphoid fractures at two weeks.
  • To evaluate the specificity of MRI in identifying associated soft tissue injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 22 patients with suspected scaphoid fractures at two weeks.
  • Comparison of bone scan and MRI findings.
  • Clinical assessment for signs and symptoms of wrist injury.

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Main Results:

  • Both bone scanning and MRI demonstrated high sensitivity for scaphoid fractures.
  • MRI showed higher specificity compared to bone scanning.
  • MRI effectively diagnosed soft tissue injuries, including scapholunate ligament ruptures and triangular fibrocartilage tears.
  • MRI identified injuries mimicking scaphoid fractures.

Conclusions:

  • Early MRI at two weeks aids in diagnosing occult scaphoid fractures and associated injuries.
  • MRI provides superior specificity for carpal injuries, including ligamentous tears.
  • MRI facilitates appropriate clinical decision-making in patients with persistent wrist injury symptoms.