Why scaphoid fractures are missed. A review of 52 medical negligence cases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.05.009
Abstract: BACKGROUND The "missed" scaphoid fracture is a common cause of litigation. This study investigates why a series of scaphoid fractures involved in medical negligence litigation were missed. It also assesses how many might have been… read more here.
Keywords: negligence cases; scaphoid fracture; scaphoid fractures; medical negligence ... See more keywords
Percutaneous treatment for waist and proximal pole scaphoid fractures☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rboe.2018.03.004
Abstract: Objective Analyze the percutaneous fixation technique for scaphoid fractures in the waist of the scaphoid and the proximal pole, and demonstrate its result. Methods A retrospective cross-cohort study conducted from January 2005 to April 2015,… read more here.
Keywords: percutaneous treatment; waist proximal; treatment waist; proximal pole ... See more keywords
Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of cone beam computed tomography and radiography for scaphoid fractures
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-22331-8
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy, the inter-rater agreement and raters’ certainty of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and radiography for the detection of scaphoid fractures. Our hypothesis… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic accuracy; radiography; scaphoid fractures; cone beam ... See more keywords
Cast selection and non-union rates for acute scaphoid fractures treated conservatively: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2021.2024439
Abstract: Abstract Cast selection for conservatively treated acute scaphoid fractures remains controversial. Cast options include short arm versus long arm, and those that include the thumb or leave it free. We sought to investigate the role… read more here.
Keywords: cast; acute scaphoid; union rates; scaphoid fractures ... See more keywords
Can a Deep Learning Algorithm Improve Detection of Occult Scaphoid Fractures in Plain Radiographs? A Clinical Validation Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002612
Abstract: BACKGROUND Occult scaphoid fractures on initial radiographs of an injury are a diagnostic challenge to physicians. Although artificial intelligence models based on the principles of deep convolutional neural networks (CNN) offer a potential method of… read more here.
Keywords: agreement; occult; occult scaphoid; scaphoid fractures ... See more keywords
The current management of scaphoid fractures in the emergency department across an Australian metropolitan public health service: A retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029659
Abstract: Background: Scaphoid fractures are commonly present to emergency departments (EDs), challenging medical practitioners to achieve accurate diagnosis and management. This is because of the prevalence of radiographically occult scaphoid fractures and complications associated with missed… read more here.
Keywords: management; scaphoid fracture; study; scaphoid fractures ... See more keywords
Bayesian Statistics to Estimate Diagnostic Probability of Scaphoid Fractures from Clinical Examinations: A Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007627
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Management of suspected scaphoid fractures includes repeated evaluation and casting in symptomatic patients with nondiagnostic radiographs. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the authors compare the… read more here.
Keywords: clinical examinations; meta analysis; fracture; probability ... See more keywords
Bone Morphogenic Protein-2 Use for the Surgical Treatment of Acute Scaphoid Fractures and Scaphoid Nonunions
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009416
Abstract: Background: Bone morphogenic protein-2 has demonstrated promise as an adjunct to surgically treating fractures. Its reported use in the upper extremity is limited. This study reports union rates, outcomes, and complications of scaphoid fractures treated… read more here.
Keywords: morphogenic protein; union; scaphoid fractures; bone morphogenic ... See more keywords
Comparison of Two Different Percutaneous Screw Fixations for Treating Herbert B2‐Type Acute Scaphoid Fractures
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13517
Abstract: Scaphoid fracture was the most common carpal fracture and the most challenging. The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the clinical effects of closed reduction and percutaneous cannulated screw internal fixation under… read more here.
Keywords: acute scaphoid; scaphoid fractures; herbert type; type acute ... See more keywords
Volar Plating of Scaphoid Fractures: A Retrospective Case Series
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DOI: 10.1177/15589447221075674
Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the rate of union of scaphoid fractures managed with volar plating and assess postoperative complications. Methods: Retrospective consecutive case series of 28 patients with scaphoid fractures,… read more here.
Keywords: case series; scaphoid fractures; union; volar plating ... See more keywords
Two Parallel Headless Compression Screws for Scaphoid Fractures: Radiographic Analysis and Preliminary Outcome.
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DOI: 10.1177/15589447221081879
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite surgical fixation, the scaphoid nonunion rate remains at 3% to 5%. Recent biomechanical studies have demonstrated increased stability with 2-screw constructs. The objective of our study is to determine the preliminary union rate… read more here.
Keywords: outcome; parallel headless; headless compression; scaphoid fractures ... See more keywords