Scaphoid stress fracture in a 13-year-old gymnast: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 2000 Jul;25(4):710-3. doi: 10.1053/jhsu.2000.7382.

Abstract

We present a 13-year-old gymnast with a stress fracture of the scaphoid. Treatment was successful with immobilization for 8 weeks in a long arm spica cast followed by 4 weeks in a short arm splint.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Bones / injuries*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Female
  • Fractures, Stress / diagnostic imaging*
  • Gymnastics / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Wrist Injuries / diagnostic imaging