Most General Urgent Care Centers Will Diagnose This As Wrist Sprain!

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In this segment, Dr. Alejandro Badia discusses one of the most frequently encountered yet often overlooked wrist injuries: the scaphoid fracture. He explains that the scaphoid, formerly known as the navicular bone, serves as a crucial connector between the proximal and distal rows of carpal bones in the wrist. Through a clinical example, Dr. Badia highlights a case where a young man sustained a typical wrist injury following a fall, resulting in a fracture of the scaphoid rather than the more common distal radius fracture.



Despite the potential for effective treatment, Dr. Badia emphasizes that such injuries are frequently misdiagnosed or inadequately treated at first, leading to complications such as the need for a bone graft later on. He urges the importance of early diagnosis and referral to a wrist specialist to ensure optimal outcomes. Conclusively, he reiterates that scaphoid fractures are the most commonly fractured carpal bones, differentiating them from wrist sprains, and underscores the need for awareness and proper clinical management.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-240502

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