Medical MCQ-Scaphoid fracture at waist with retrograde blood supply. Which segment is most susceptible to avascular necrosis?

Scaphoid fracture at waist with retrograde blood supply. Which segment is most susceptible to avascular necrosis?

Proximal

Distal

Middle

Scaphoid tubercle

Question Category:

Surgery

Correct Answer:

Proximal

Description:

Answer- A. ProximalMost common site of scaphoid fracture is Waist.Fractures can occur essentially anywhere along the scaphoid, but distribution is not even:waist of scaphoid: 70-80%proximal pole: 20%distal pole (or so-called scaphoid tubercle): 10%

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