title: Management of acute scaphoid fractures.
abstract: Scaphoid fractures are a common injury in young, active populations. Non-displaced fractures have a high union rate if promptly treated with cast immobilization. Displaced fractures and proximal pole fractures are best treated with operative fixation. There are a variety of techniques and implants available to the surgeon. The surgical approach and fixation device should be based on fracture characteristics and surgeon experience. Operative fixation of non-displaced fractures is an option in patients who would prefer to avoid prolonged cast immobilization.
authors.affiliation: NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Steven M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Puopolo
authors.forename: Michael E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Rettig
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*