Some aspects of the fractured scaphoid

Ninety-three patients who presented at a district general hospital in one year with a suspected or actual scaphoid fracture were studied. Certain changes in the accepted management of scaphoid fractures, particularly the radiology of these fractures, are suggested. These changes could result in significant savings of time and money. A new investigation is described which may prove helpful in the long-term prognostic assessment of patients who have suffered a scaphoid fracture.