Question

A 25-year-old with suspected scaphoid fracture after FOOSH has normal initial wrist X-rays but anatomical snuffbox tenderness. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Immobilise in thumb spica and arrange repeat imaging in 10-14 days or MRI

Answer

Discharge without support

Answer

Repeat X-ray in 24 h without immobilisation

Answer

Immediate CT head

Answer

Start NSAIDs only

Practice question

A 25-year-old with suspected scaphoid fracture after FOOSH has normal initial wrist X-rays but anatomical snuffbox tenderness. Best management?