Technique for diagnosis of scaphoid fractures |
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Authors: | J A Rafert B W Long |
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Affiliation: | Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46223-5111. |
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Abstract: | Fracture of the scaphoid bone accounts for 60 percent of all carpal injuries. Early diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture is extremely important. Missing the fracture may lead to disability due to potential avascular necrosis or non-union of the fragments. The presence of a scaphoid fracture may be determined with greater certainty by using a multiple angle scaphoid series detailed by the author. |
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