Scaphoid fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of trauma about one month ago.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

A fracture line without a frank union at the proximal part of the scaphoid bone is better seen on a scaphoid view x-ray.

Case Discussion

Scaphoid bone fractures account for 70-80% of all carpal bone fractures and, in some patients, can be challenging to diagnose, resulting in significant functional impairment. Scaphoid view x-ray, CT scan, MRI, and isotope bone scan can be helpful for a definite diagnosis.

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