Abstract
Answer B. Scaphoid fracture
It is important to maintain a high level of clinical suspicion for scaphoid fractures as these often masquerade as wrist sprains and X-rays undertaken close to the time of injury can be falsely reassuring. A missed or delayed diagnosis can lead to non-union of this poorly vascularized bone with subsequent avascular necrosis, subluxation and osteoarthritis. It is important to arrange a plain radiograph and an orthopaedic assessment for any patient with tenderness in the anatomical snuff box following a wrist injury.
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