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Diagnosis of scaphoid fractures:A prospective multicenter study of 1,052 patients with 160 fractures

1995; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 66; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3109/17453679508995561

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Bo Munk, Johnny Frøkjær, Claus Falck Larsen, Hans Gad Johannsen, Lars Lundager Rasmussen, Annette Edal, Lilla Demeney Rasmussen,

Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment

In a prospective multicenter study of 1,052 patients with clinical signs of a scaphoid fracture, mammo-graphic films and fine intensifying screens were used at the radiographic examination. 5 standardized projections including 3 special projections focused on the scaphoid were taken. 150 fractures were diagnosed at the first examination but in 10 cases the fracture was first diagnosed at a second radiographic examination after 10-14 days.The second examination still seems mandatory despite the use of high quality radiographs with optimal spatial resolution and contrast, and the value of supplementary special projections.