Scaphoid fracture

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

A patient suffers a fall with hyperextension of the hand.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Irregular transverse fracture through the waist of the scaphoid is demonstrated. 

Case Discussion

This case illustrates a typical scaphoid fracture.

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