title: Acute fractures of the scaphoid.
abstract: Fractures of the scaphoid must be treated promptly to minimize the risk of malunion and nonunion. Although most scaphoid fractures have been reported to heal well with cast immobilization, advances in surgical techniques have greatly changed the decision-making process for treatment. It is worthwhile to review the different management options for acute fractures.
authors.affiliation: Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: J Mi Lee
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Haisman
authors.forename: Rachel S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Rohde
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Weiland
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001863:Bone Screws; D004867:Equipment Design; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*