Office orthopedics: thumb spica casting for scaphoid fractures.
Fracture of the scaphoid bone of the wrist is a common orthopedic problem and is accurately diagnosed by determining the mechanism of injury based on the history, performing a specific physical examination maneuvers and interpreting radiographic findings. Skill in the application of the thumb spica cast enables the family physician to provide appropriate and definitive care for many of these patients.
Richard
J R
JR
Family Practice Residency Program, Barberton Citizens Hospital, Ohio, USA.
D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009819:Office Visits; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010821:Physicians, Family