Technique for diagnosis of scaphoid fractures.
Fracture of the scaphoid bone accounts for 60 percent of all carpal injuries. Early diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture is extremely important. Missing the fracture may lead to disability due to potential avascular necrosis or non-union of the fragments. The presence of a scaphoid fracture may be determined with greater certainty by using a multiple angle scaphoid series detailed by the author.
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D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography