Fracture scaphoid is usually seen in
Correct Answer: Young active adult
Description: Scaphoid fracture is more common in young adults. Its rare in children and in elderly people. Fracture occurs through the waist of scaphoid. Rarely, occurs through tuberosity. It may be either a crack or a displaced fracture. On examination tenderness on scaphoid fossa or anatomical snuff box. Complications: avascular necrosis, delayed and non-union, wrist osteoahritis. Ref: Essential Ohopaedics, Maheswari & Mhaskar, 9th ed Page no: 115
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