View Post

Predicting Occult Scaphoid Fractures in the ED Using Clinical Features

In Featured by Conné LateganLeave a Comment

Clinical scenario A 27-year old female presents to the emergency department (ED) after a fall onto her hand from amotorized scooter. She has pain on the radial aspect of her left wrist and anatomical snuffbox.However, the X-rays do not indicate an obvious scaphoid fracture. Clinical question: What are the predictive clinical features for occult scaphoid fractures in patients with normal initial radiographs in the ED? Background Scaphoid fractures commonly occur from a fall …