Bone and Joint Institute
Controversies and best practices for acute scaphoid fracture management
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Journal
Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume
Volume
43
Issue
1
First Page
4
Last Page
12
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1177/1753193417735973
Abstract
© The Author(s) 2017. Acute scaphoid fractures are common wrist injuries that continue to elicit debate from surgeons regarding the most appropriate diagnostic and management algorithms. This review will examine the current literature and trends, in an attempt to provide the reader with an evidence-based discussion regarding current controversies of interest to clinicians. In addition, an attempt will be made to provide recommendations for the best treatment practices for acute scaphoid fractures.
