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  • Title: Bone scanning of fractures of the scaphoid.
    Author: Stordahl A, Schjøth A, Woxholt G, Fjermeros H.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Br; 1984 Jun; 9(2):189-90. PubMed ID: 6747427.
    Abstract:
    The value of isotope scanning in patients with clinical signs of fracture of the carpal scaphoid bone and negative or non-diagnostic initial radiographs was examined. 30 patients were examined using both radiography and isotope scanning. A normal scan excludes a fracture. Increased activity localized to the scaphoid bone indicates a fracture. 9 patients had fracture of the scaphoid evident on bone scans within 2 weeks of the injury. It took 2-6 weeks before these fractures showed up on radiographs.
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