Presentation
A young snowboarder injures his left wrist.
Patient Data
Age: Adolescent
Gender: Male
From the case:
Scaphoid fracture - initially occult
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No acute osseous injury seen a day after the injury. Note the obliteration of the scaphoid fat pad.
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Scaphoid fracture in good position.
Case Discussion
With a high clinical suspicion for a scaphoid fracture, repeat imaging is mandatory.