Office orthopedics: thumb spica casting for scaphoid fractures
Richard, J.R.
American Family Physician 52(4): 1113-1120
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 7668203 Document Number: 445459
Fracture of the scaphoid bone of the wrist is a common orthopedic problem and is accurately diagnosed by determining the mechanism of injury based on the history, performing a specific physical examination maneuvers and interpreting radiographic findings. Skill in the application of the thumb spica cast enables the family physician to provide appropriate and definitive care for many of these patients.