[Scaphoid fractures : Current diagnostic and treatment concepts]

Michael Schädel-Höpfner1, Joachim Windolf2, Tim Lögters3

  • 1Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Handchirurgie, Lukaskrankenhaus Neuss, Rheinland Klinikum, Preußenstraße 84, 41464, Neuss, Deutschland. schaedel@lukasneuss.de.

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Summary

Scaphoid fractures, the most common wrist bone breaks, require prompt diagnosis and tailored treatment to prevent complications like non-union. Early intervention ensures proper healing and preserves wrist function.

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