Scaphoid fractures: assessment and treatment
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J J Calandra1, R D Goldner, W T Hardaker
1Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
Orthopedics
|August 11, 1992
Abstract:
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. The fracture pattern and its relationship to the blood supply have significant implications regarding treatment and prognosis. Prompt recognition and treatment are fundamental to successful management.