Accuracy of Clinical Examination in Suspected Pediatric Scaphoid Fractures-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Accurate diagnosis of scaphoid fractures in children is challenging. Many children are treated with empiric immobilization to avoid missing an occult fracture, but this results in unnecessary immobilization, investigation, and patient and healthcare-related costs. It is unknown if clinical predictors exist to guide clinicians on which patients are at high risk for fracture or require advanced imaging. This study aimed to systematically review the use of clinical predictors in the diagnosis of suspected pediatric scaphoid fractures. Methods: A systematic review of all studies evaluating clinical predictors for suspected pediatric scaphoid fractures was performed by searching MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and CINAHL databases. Studies were included if there was clinical

SUBMITTER: Lamanna DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12602291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature