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The aim is to address controversies in the treatment of scaphoid fractures, focusing on symptomatic patients with normal X-rays and indications for surgery.

February 28, 2026The Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific Volume)

Scaphoid Fractures: How to Treat Symptomatic Patients with a Normal X-Ray and When Should We Operate on Acute Fractures?

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LWLucy WalkerBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital JHJonathan HobbyBasingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

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This review examines diagnosis and treatment for scaphoid fractures, suggesting key management strategies.

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The aim is to address controversies in the treatment of scaphoid fractures, focusing on symptomatic patients with normal X-rays and indications for surgery.
Review of existing literature regarding scaphoid fracture diagnosis and treatment
Analysis of the incidence and socioeconomic impact of mismanagement
Discussion of conservative versus surgical treatment options
Scaphoid fractures commonly misdiagnosed leading to overtreatment and economic burden.
The review highlights challenges in clinical and radiographic diagnosis.
Identifies key factors that influence the decision for surgical intervention.

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Walker et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a288170a974eb0d3c040a1 https://doi.org/10.1142/s2424835526300021

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Scaphoid Fractures: How to Treat Symptomatic Patients with a Normal X-Ray and When Should We Operate on Acute Fractures?

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