Scaphoid fracture which area has maximum chances of AVN/Non-union/Malunion:-
Correct Answer: Proximal 1/3
Description: * Scaphoid has retrograded blood supply (distal to proximal) hence the distal pole is highly vascularized.* Due to fracture at the waist of scaphoid, blood supply to proximal pole is compromised. Hence proximal 1/3rd has the maximum chance to undergo AVN/non-union or malunion.
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