Scaphoid Nonunion Is a Disabling Problem in a Military Population.

Background: Scaphoid nonunion can occur in up to 55% of displaced scaphoid fractures. Long-term functional outcomes of this injury are lacking. In addition, no study has published rate of return to active military service after this injury.

Streamlining Definitive Care for Occult Scaphoid Fractures: A Retrospective Review of the Workup of Scaphoid Nonunions and Applying Lessons Learned.

Introduction: The process for working up scaphoid fractures from frontline providers to the specialty care clinic is variable. Initial imaging can often be negative and the management algorithm is not clearly defined. Delays in diagnosis are a contributing factor to scaphoid nonunion.