UMEM Educational Pearls

Category: Orthopedics

Title: Scaphoid Fracture

Keywords: scaphoid, fracture (PubMed Search)

Posted: 7/13/2008 by Michael Bond, MD (Updated: 4/23/2024)
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SCAPHOID FRACTURE:

One of the most frequently missed fractures in the ED
Most common carpal fracture.
10-20% fractures are “occult”
Significant long-term complications:
- Non-union
- Avascular necrosis
Complications more common due to the fact the blood supply comes form from the distal end of the bone.
The more distal the fracture, the greater risk of complications
MR remains the best test for occult fx.