Has NICE guidance changed the management of the suspected scaphoid fracture: A survey of UK practice

Despite scaphoid fractures being relatively uncommon pro-active treatment of suspected fractures has been seen as a risk management strategy. The poor positive predictive value of X-rays has led to published guidelines advocating MRI as a first-line or early imaging tool. It is unclear whether UK hospitals have been able to introduce early scanning and this national survey sought to establish the current management strategies for patients with a suspected scaphoid fracture.

Source: Radiography - September 29, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: B. Snaith, A. Walker, S. Robertshaw, N.J.B. Spencer, A. Smith, M.A. Harris Source Type: research