Open AccessThe role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of scaphoid fractures
Author(s) -
Wong Steven B. S.,
Peh Wilfred C. G.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of medical radiation sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2051-3909
pISSN - 2051-3895
DOI - 10.1002/jmrs.316
Subject(s) - scaphoid fracture , medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , radiography , scaphoid bone , avascular necrosis , occult , radiology , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology , femoral head
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.