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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

The subtle scaphoid fracture in childhood: A case report with literature insights.

Amr Khaled, Fathi Milhem, Ameer Awashra, Mazen Abdalla, Mohammad M Jaber, Ayman alKhawaja

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Amr KhaledDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Fathi MilhemDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Ameer AwashraDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Mazen AbdallaDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Mohammad M JaberDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Ayman alKhawajaDepartment of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.

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Abstract

We describe a 9-year-old male who suffered a linear, non-displaced scaphoid fracture following a pedestrian motor vehicle accident. Initially, X-ray imaging failed to detect the fracture, but MRI confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the challenges in identifying scaphoid fractures in pediatric patients due to the bone's cartilaginous nature in this age group. The patient was treated with immobilization using a Plaster of Paris cast, consistent with standard management for non-displaced fractures in children. He experienced pain improvement and achieved bone union after eight weeks, returning to normal activities without complications. The discussion emphasizes the rarity of scaphoid fractures in children under 10 and underscores the increasing incidence of such injuries in pediatric populations due to sports participation. A comparative analysis of similar cases in children of different ages is included, demonstrating variations in fracture types, treatment approaches, and outcomes, providing valuableinsights into the management of pediatric scaphoid fractures.

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Conservative managementPediatric scaphoid fracture

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