Seven aspects of the management of acute scaphoid fractures are open to debate: Diagnosis of true fractures among suspected fractures, assessment of fracture displacement, cast immobilization strategies, the role of surgical fixation, proximal pole fractures, assessment of union, and the underlying objective of treatment. We reviewed current evidence, and our varied interpretations of it, to highlight areas of uncertainty where more evidence might be helpful.




    Polls results
    1

    On a scale of 1 to 10, rate how much this article will change your clinical practice?

    NO change
    BIG change
    80% Article relates to my practice (21/26)
    0% Article does not relate to my practice (0/26)
    19% Undecided (5/26)
    2

    Will this article lead to more cost-effective healthcare?

    53% Yes (14/26)
    23% No (6/26)
    23% Undecided (6/26)
    3

    Was this article biased? (commercial or personal)

    3% Yes (1/26)
    80% No (21/26)
    15% Undecided (4/26)
    4

    What level of evidence do you think this article is?

    7% Level 1 (2/26)
    3% Level 2 (1/26)
    46% Level 3 (12/26)
    26% Level 4 (7/26)
    15% Level 5 (4/26)