Journal article
The Missed Scaphoid Fracture–Outcomes of Delayed Cast Treatment
Abstract
Background The purpose of this study is to evaluate outcomes (report union rates and times based on CT) for subacute scaphoid fractures, defined as those presenting between 6 weeks and 6 months from injury. Questions 1) What are the expected union rates for subacute scaphoid fractures? 2) What are the expected union times for subacute scaphoid fractures? 3) Is it worth trialing a period of cast immobilization for these patients? Methods All …
Authors
Grewal R; Suh N; MacDermid JC
Journal
Journal of Wrist Surgery, Vol. 04, No. 04, pp. 278–283
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
November 2015
DOI
10.1055/s-0035-1564983
ISSN
2163-3916