Scaphoid fracture

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fall on hand

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Undisplaced distal third oblique scaphoid fracture with mild volar angulation. No other fractures detected. Preserved carpal rows.

Case Discussion

The more distal scaphoid fracture the more chance for union. A distal oblique scaphoid fracture is an unstable fracture according to Herbert classification and needs fixation with minimal invasive technique (Herbert screw1,2.

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