The most consistent sign of a fracture of the carpal scaphoid is:
A.Wrist pain during attempted push-ups.
B.Diffuse swelling on the dorsum of the wrist.
C.Localized tenderness in the anatomic snuffbox.
D.Wrist popping on movement.
Answer:C
The most consistent sign of a fracture of the carpal scaphoid is:
A.Wrist pain during attempted push-ups. B.Diffuse swelling on the dorsum of the wrist. C.Localized tenderness in the anatomic snuffbox. D.Wrist popping on movement.