title: Current management of acute scaphoid fractures: a review.
abstract: The aim of this review was to present currently available evidence on the management of acute scaphoid fractures. Acute scaphoid fractures are usually diagnosed by a combination of history, physical examination, and radiography. However, in many patients scaphoid fractures are still missed. Thus, the general trend is to over-treat patients with a suspicion of scaphoid fracture. Many aspects of scaphoid fracture management are still controversial and different institutions vary in their approach.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Hong Kong Medical Centre, Queen Mary Hospital, 102 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.
authors: Jason P Y
authors: JP
authors: Cheung
authors: Chris Y K
authors: CY
authors: Tang
authors: Boris K K
authors: BK
authors: Fung
mesh_terms: D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D021361:Scaphoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*
keywords: Fractures, bone; Scaphoid bone