title: Examination of the scaphoid.
abstract: Scaphoid manipulation is an important part of the examination of the wrist. The "scaphoid shift" is a maneuver that is helpful in assessing scaphoid stability and in identifying scaphoid and periscaphoid pathology. The anatomic basis of the maneuver is explained and its performance and interpretation discussed.
authors.affiliation: Connecticut Combined Hand Service, Hartford Hospital.
authors.forename: H K
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ashmead
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Makhlouf
mesh_terms: D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D010173:Palpation; D010808:Physical Examination