Radiographs are currently accepted as the first-line modality for the investigation of scaphoid fractures. Early use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with radio-occult scaphoid fractures has been shown to be beneficial in the management of such patients. Incorporation of early MRI into the management protocol for scaphoid fracture is recommended.
Keywords: fracture; magnetic resonance imaging; radio-occult; scaphoid.
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