Scaphoid fractures

Question 1

what does FOOSH mean ?

Answer 1

fall on on stretched hand

Question 2

what are some clinical signs for a scaphoid fracture ?

Answer 2

pain in anatomical snuffbox

pain on telescoping the thumb

Question 3

what is the management for scaphoid fractures?

Answer 3

visible → plaster for 6 wks
 No visible # but clinically tender → plaster for 2
wks
 # not visible and not clinically tender → no plaster

Question 4

what is the main risk for scaphoid fractures ?

Answer 4

AVN of scaphoid

- as blood supply runs distal to proximal

Question 5

how long after the injury can fractures become apparent?

Answer 5

up to 10 days afterwards due to local decalcification