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ReviewJournal of personalized medicine2024

Bilateral Scaphoid Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review.

Lorenzo D'Itri, Maria Serena Gattuso, Claudio Domenico Cobisi, Massimo Ferruzza, Ludovico Lucenti, Lawrence Camarda

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Review in Journal of personalized medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Lorenzo D'ItriDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0298-929X
Maria Serena GattusoDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0009-0000-8513-1410
Claudio Domenico CobisiDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
Massimo FerruzzaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.
Ludovico LucentiDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9514-9304
Lawrence CamardaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bilateral scaphoid fractures are rare lesions, warranting a review to synthesize current knowledge, identify gaps, and suggest research directions. Two authors, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, in January 2024 identified 16 case reports (1976-2023). Data extraction included demographics, injury mechanisms, associated injuries, fracture sites, treatments, and outcomes. Among 121 initial outcomes, 16 articles met the criteria, predominantly affecting young people (93.75% males, mean age 22 years). High-energy traumas (75%) often caused associated wrist injuries (68.75%). Most fractures required surgical intervention (68.75%), primarily headless compression screws. Bilateral scaphoid fractures, which are rare but associated with high-energy traumas, commonly involve wrist injuries. Surgical management is often necessary, yielding better outcomes with fewer complications. Further research is essential to understand the epidemiology, optimal management, and long-term results. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for preventing complications and ensuring favorable patient outcomes.

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carpal bonesdistal radius fracturesheadless compression screwsscaphoidsurgerytrauma

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PMID38673051
PMCPMC11051215

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