Extract
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone, accounting for
approximately 60% of carpal fractures and 11% of all hand
fractures1,2.
Often misdiagnosed as a simple wrist sprain, scaphoid fractures may go on to
malunion or nonunion. Patients with one of these problems will almost always
present later because of persistent wrist pain. Malunions and nonunions are
especially challenging conditions to treat successfully and, if untreated,
they usually produce abnormal carpal kinematics that can lead to wrist
arthrosis3,4.
Thus, early diagnosis and vigilant care of an acute scaphoid fracture are
warranted5,6.