The nutrient vascular foramina of scaphoid bone were observed and clinical interpretations were discussed. The 220 dry scaphoid bones of adult age group were studied. The vascular foramina distal to mid of waist were 1 to 2 in 17.72 % specimen and rest of 82.28% bones had more then 2 foramina. There was no scaphoid without vascular foramina distal to mid of waist of scaphoid. But the proximal p...

The aim of this review was to present currently available evidence on the management of acute scaphoid fractures. Acute scaphoid fractures are usually diagnosed by a combination of history, physical examination, and radiography. However, in many patients scaphoid fractures are still missed. Thus, the general trend is to over-treat patients with a suspicion of scaphoid fracture. Many aspects of ...

Although most recent fractures of the carpal scaphoid unite with immobilisation in a well-fitting plaster, some fail to do so within a reasonable time, say three months. Fractures associated with perilunar dislocation are particularly prone to delay. For these, as well as for fractures showing delayed union or non-union, internal fixation provides a speedy return to activity. Over a period of t...

Reconstruction of bone is often required for large bone defects and also in cases of impaired bone regeneration. Vascularized bone transfer has been widely used for reconstruction, especially for segmental mandibular defects, and for reconstruction of long bones of the upper limb and lower limb after trauma or after significant bone resection for tumour. It has also been used in cases of scapho...

Abstract Prompt and accurate diagnosis of scaphoid fractures are crucial in preventing complications such as non-union, avascular necrosis & early-onset arthritis. Research has shown that initial radiographs detect a fracture 85–90% cases, but it can be occult up to 10–15%. In 2016 NICE recommended MRI should considered for first-line imaging patients with suspected fractures. Our aim is de...