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SCAPHOID FRACTURE:
- One of the most frequently missed fractures in the ED
- Most common carpal fracture.
- 10-20% fractures are “occult”
- Significant long-term complications:
- Non-union
- Avascular necrosis
- Complications more common due to the fact the blood supply comes form from the distal end of the bone.
- The more distal the fracture, the greater risk of complications
- MR remains the best test for occult fx.