TY  - JOUR
T1  - Commentary on an article by Wouter Mallee, MSc, et al.: “Comparison of CT and MRI for Diagnosis of Suspected Scaphoid Fractures”
AU  - Mitchell, Scott
Y1  - 2011/01/05
N1  - 10.2106/JBJS.J.01637
JO  - The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
SP  - e3 1
EP  - 2
VL  - 93
IS  - 1
N2  - 
Despite extensive study, the optimal imaging modality for the diagnosis of a suspected scaphoid fracture remains controversial. Traditionally, patients with clinical findings consistent with scaphoid fracture but with negative initial radiographs have been managed with splint or cast immobilization followed by repeat clinical and radiographic examination two weeks following injury. However, given the relatively low prevalence of true fractures in this population, the classical approach has been criticized for overtreating a majority of these patients. To avoid diagnostic delay and unnecessary immobilization, advanced imaging techniques have gained popularity to facilitate early definitive diagnosis of scaphoid fractures.

SN  - 0021-9355
M3  - doi: 10.2106/JBJS.J.01637
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.J.01637
ER  -