Fracture of Scaphoid

  • The scaphoid lies in the floor of the anatomical snuff box.
  • It is the most frequently fractured carpal bone.
  • This is the most common wrist injury
  • Occurs as a result of a fall onto the palm when the hand is abducted.
  • Pain occurs primarily on the lateral side of the wrist, especially during wrist extension and abduction.
  • Proximal fragment may undergo avascular necrosis due to its poor blood supply.


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