Presentation
Wrist pain post fall.
Patient Data
Age: 35
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal scaphoid tubercle fracture
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Slightly displaced fracture of the distal scaphoid tubercle/pole. Small associated bony chip.
Case Discussion
- distal fractures make up 20% of all scaphoid fractures
- differentiation between distal articular surface and distal tubercle/pole is important
- plain radiographs may miss up to 30% of scaphoid fractures