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  • Title: [Treatment of the scaphoid fracture].
    Author: Leppänen O, Karjalainen T.
    Journal: Duodecim; 2013; 129(21):2273-9. PubMed ID: 24340678.
    Abstract:
    The scaphoid fracture is a typical consequence of a young person falling on an outstretched arm. The diagnosis is based on clinical examination and conventional radiography as well as computed tomography or MR imaging, when necessary. More detailed investigations should be directed to patients having a high likelihood of fracture. Nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures are treated with a dorsal plaster splint. A scaphoid fracture with good position will usually unite within 5 to 8 weeks. Fractures within the proximal part of the bone as well as displaced fractures are recommended to be treated operatively.
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