Interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging of scaphoid fractures - PubMed
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- #Diagnostic Imaging
- #Scaphoid Fractures
- #Delphi Consensus
- Radiographs are the initial imaging technique for suspected scaphoid fractures.
- MRI or CT are recommended for suspected radiographically occult scaphoid fractures.
- CT is the preferred method for assessing osseous consolidation in scaphoid fractures.
- Contrast-enhanced MRI is the best modality for evaluating vascularisation of scaphoid nonunion.
- CT is the most valuable technique for postoperative evaluation of scaphoid fractures.
- Consensus statements were developed using a Delphi technique among interdisciplinary experts.
- Imaging pathways were established for diagnosing, assessing consolidation, and evaluating pre- and postoperative scaphoid fractures.
- All eleven statements achieved group consensus, with eight in the first Delphi round and three in the second.