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SGEM#475: Break on Through to the Other Side – Management of Clinical Scaphoid Fractures

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Scaphoid Fracture Management Dilemmas

This chapter delves into the complexities of diagnosing and managing scaphoid fractures, emphasizing the inadequacy of high-quality evidence for current orthopedic practices. Through a case study of a patient with wrist pain after a fall, the discussion highlights the challenges faced by physicians in interpreting radiographic results and the risks of over-treatment. The chapter advocates for evidence-based approaches and reassessment protocols in the management of suspected scaphoid fractures.

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