Scaphoid fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall on the outstretched hand one month ago and anatomical snuffbox tenderness.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Linear undisplaced fracture through the waist of the scaphoid bone is present.

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of the scaphoid fracture as the most common carpal bone fractures.

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