"Scaphoid fractures are the second commonest group of fractures that are seen following a fall onto an outstretched hand and result in wrist pain, specifically tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox. They are particularly important because of the risk of avascular necrosis if displaced fractures aren't treated appropriately."
"anatomy "
"epidemiology"
"presentation"
"pathophysiologycommonest carpal bone fracture"
"investigation"
"treatment"
Expected headings
"This is a basic article for medical students and other non-radiologists"
"Reference article"
"Bone scan"
"A lucent line across the waist of the scaphoid is the commonest site for fracture. However, displaced and non-displaced fractures of the proximal and distal pole may be seen."