Can we avoid casting for suspected scaphoid fractures? A multicenter randomized controlled trial

Can we avoid casting for suspected scaphoid fractures? A multicenter randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background In suspected scaphoid fractures with normal initial radiographs, the usual care is casting, but only 10% of patients have scaphoid fractures. To reduce overtreatment, we evaluated whether bandaging, instead of casting, resulted in noninferior functional outcomes. Patients and met...

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Main Authors: Abigael Cohen, Max Reijman, Gerald A. Kraan, Sara J. Baart, Jan A. N. Verhaar, Joost W. Colaris, the SUSPECT study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Subjects:
Adults
Fractures
Bone
Scaphoid bone
Wrist injuries
Patient-reported outcome measures
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-025-00822-5
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