Accuracy of the radiological protocols in detecting scaphoid fractures, a retrospective study

Early and accurate diagnosis of scaphoid fractures is vital for improving patient outcomes. However, there no international agreement on the optimal imaging examination diagnosing suspected fractures. This study aimed to assess different examinations at three major hospitals in Najran, Saudi Arabia. Radiological strategies fracture were determined using a short cross-sectional survey. The accuracy techniques was compared, number patients with who underwent these past year preceding start this also investigated. results showed that plain x-ray first line hospitals. When initial could not rule out fracture, repeated (10–14 days) used as second-line two hospitals, while computed tomography (CT) third imaging. In hospital, CT scan second imaging, magnetic resonance (MRI) A total 112 sustained Initial able diagnose 72% all cases line. Repeated identified 60% detected radiograph, scans 88% radiograph. x-rays maybe be ideal fracture. ability detect an early stage evident (p = 0.001). Altogether, indicate important role stage. More studies are warranted improve national guidelines radiological investigation