title: Best evidence topic report. Magnetic resonance imaging or bone scintigraphy in the diagnosis of plain x ray occult scaphoid fractures.
abstract: A short cut review was carried out to establish whether magnetic resonance scanning or bone scintigraphy is better at identifying scaphoid fractures not apparent on plain x rays. Altogether 11 papers were found using the reported search, of which four presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results, and study weaknesses of these best papers are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Foex
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Speake
authors.forename: Rick
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Body
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*