Background In clinically suspected scaphoid fractures, early diagnosis reduces the risk of
non‐union and minimises loss in productivity resulting from unnecessary cast …

Fractures of the scaphoid bone mainly occur in young adults and constitute 2-7% of all
fractures. The specific blood supply in combination with the demanding functional …

Objectives Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal fracture, representing 70% of
carpal bone fractures. The diagnostic accuracy of physical examination findings and …

Purpose To present results regarding the accuracy of the reduction of surgically
reconstructed scaphoid nonunions or fractures using 3-dimensional computer-based …

This clinical perspective presents an overview of current and potential uses for magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) in musculoskeletal practice. Clinical practice guidelines and …

Follow-up radiographs are usually used as the reference standard for the diagnosis of
suspected scaphoid fractures. However, these are prone to errors in interpretation. We …

Scaphoid fractures are among the most common hand fractures in adults. The geometry of
the scaphoid as it relates to its retrograde blood supply renders it particularly prone to …

The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone and is most commonly fractured
in active young adults. Scaphoid fractures are significant because of the potential …

Objective To systematically review the literature on the performance of ultrasound in
diagnosing radiographically occult scaphoid fracture. Methods A systematic search was …

Background The standard diagnostic work-up for hand and wrist fractures consists of history
taking, physical examination and imaging if needed, but the supporting evidence for this …