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SGEM#420: I get knocked down, but I get up again – do I have a scaphoid fracture?

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Diagnosing Scaphoid Fractures: Challenges and Insights

This chapter explores the complexities of diagnosing scaphoid fractures, particularly after wrist injuries. It highlights the limitations of conventional imaging methods like X-rays and underscores the significance of clinical examination techniques. The discussion also addresses potential biases in study populations and the implications these have on diagnostic accuracy and long-term patient outcomes.

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