Acute scaphoid fractures are common wrist injuries that continue to elicit debate from
surgeons regarding the most appropriate diagnostic and management algorithms. This …

Background: Surgical and conservative methods have been reported by various studies for
high rates of fracture union and subsequent regain of function among patients with …

The scaphoid is the largest of the carpal bones, articulating with both proximal and distal
carpal rows. If scaphoid fractures are not appropriately diagnosed and treated, there is a risk …

Aims There is ambiguity surrounding the degree of scaphoid union required to safely allow
mobilization following scaphoid waist fracture. Premature mobilization could lead to …

Background This study aimed to investigate whether fatty infiltration (FI) measured on a
single sagittal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) slice can represent FI of the whole …

Cast selection for conservatively treated acute scaphoid fractures remains controversial.
Cast options include short arm versus long arm, and those that include the thumb or leave it …

A high index of suspicion for a scaphoid fracture is required in athletes with a wrist sprain.
Nonoperative options, and the complications seen with surgery, should be discussed in …

Introduction Data from clinical trials suggest that CT-confirmed nondisplaced scaphoid waist
fractures heal with less than the conventional 8–12 weeks of immobilization. Barriers to …

Background: Several operative treatments exist for scaphoid fractures, varying by approach
(eg, ercutaneous, volar, or dorsal), implant type (eg, screw or Kirschner wire), and bone raft …

Purpose The decision to continue immobilization of a nondisplaced scaphoid waist fracture
is often based on radiographic appearance (despite evidence that radiographs are …