Oblique view is required for the diagnosis of
Correct Answer: Scaphoid
Description: Scaphoid fractureMC carpal bone to get fracturedMC in young adults MOA - Fall on an outstretched hand Fracture occurs through the waist of the scaphoid Best view to diagnose scaphoid fracture - X-ray Oblique view Rx - Glass holding cast applied in dorsiflexion and radial detion Complications - Avascular necrosis, delayed or non-union and osteoahritis of the wrist (Refer: Mohindra's Fundamentals of Ohopedics, 2nd edition, pg no. 99, 100)
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