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Evaluation of the carpal scaphoid.

F M Hankin, P A Smith, E M Braunstein

    American Family Physician
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    A fall on an outstretched wrist can fracture the scaphoid bone. Evaluating wrist pain may require follow-up imaging due to initial X-ray limitations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Radiology
    • Traumatology

    Background:

    • Scaphoid fractures commonly occur from falls on an outstretched hand.
    • Initial radiographic evaluation may not reveal the fracture line.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight key diagnostic clues for scaphoid fractures.
    • To emphasize the need for potential follow-up imaging.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical examination including palpation of the anatomical snuffbox.
    • Review of initial and follow-up radiographic findings.

    Main Results:

    • Snuffbox tenderness is a significant indicator of scaphoid fracture.
    • Delayed visualization of the fracture line on serial radiographs is common.

    Conclusions:

    • Early clinical suspicion and palpation of the distal scaphoid pole are crucial.
    • Follow-up imaging is often necessary for definitive diagnosis of carpal scaphoid fractures.