Presentation
History of fell from a ladder, landing in an outstretched arm, hand outward, clinical examination: swelling around the wrist, and pain above the wrist.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Scaphoid fracture
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From the case:
Scaphoid fracture
scaphoid position zoomed view

A scaphoid fracture is seen.
A scaphoid fat pad sign is seen.
Case Discussion
Sometimes, scaphoid fractures do not appear on the X-ray in the acute phase due to edema but become clear after that.
A scaphoid fracture is seen in adults more than in older men.