Ortho: Tender in anatomic snuff box in young person.
Rx: Thumb spica cast and immobilize 2-3 mo. Recheck xray in 2 wk.
Referr if proximal fx due to possible avascular necrosis.

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Tender in anatomic snuff box in young person.
Rx: Thumb spica cast and immobilize 2-3 mo. Recheck xray in 2 wk. 
Referr if proximal fx due to possible avascular necrosis.

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What is Scaphoid bone fracture? How do you treat it?

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Tender in anatomic snuff box in young person. Rx: Thumb spica cast and immobilize 2-3 mo. Recheck xray in 2 wk. Referr if proximal fx due to possible avascular necrosis.

What is Scaphoid bone fracture? How do you treat it?

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