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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
X-ray of the day: Old fracture Scaphoid
Old fracture through the scaphoid with delayed union. The density of the proximal fragment is increased relative to the distal fragment and remaining carpal bones. The increased density may indicate osteonecrosis of the proximal fragment.
Old fracture through the scaphoid with delayed union. The density of the proximal fragment is increased relative to the distal fragment and remaining carpal bones. The increased density may indicate osteonecrosis of the proximal fragment.