Scaphoid fracture
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title:
Scaphoid fracture
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A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. Symptoms generally includes pain at the base of the thumb which is worse with use of the hand. The anatomic snuffbox is generally tender and swelling may occur. Complications may include nonunion of the fracture, avascular necrosis of the proximal part of the bone, and arthritis. Scaphoid fractures are most commonly caused by a fall on an outstretched hand. Diagnosis is generally based on a combination of clinical examination and
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Fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaphoid_fracture
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2023-09-14T16:15:18Z
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