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Changes in Scaphoid Bone Density after Acute Fracture

N. J. MADELEY
A. B. STEPHEN
N. D. DOWNING
T. R. C. DAVIS

From the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK

Correspondence: Prof T.R.C. Davis, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, F-floor, West Wing, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK. Tel.: +115 924 9924x44337. E-mail: tim.davis{at}qmc.nhs.uk

The radiographic density of the proximal fragments of 16 scaphoid fractures was assessed on scaphoid series radiographs taken at 6 to 12 weeks. In addition, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry measurements of bone mineral density in the distal radius and proximal and distal fracture fragments were performed at 1 to 2 weeks and 6 to 12 weeks. Median reductions of 9% and 10% were observed in bone mineral density in the proximal fracture fragment and the distal radius respectively, but these did not correlate with the radiographic density of the proximal fragment. A greater median reduction in bone mineral density (27%) was observed in the distal fracture fragment and more bone loss occurred at this site when there was an apparent increase in the radiographic density of the proximal fragment (median fall of 0.23 g/cm2 versus 0.14 g/cm2). Thus, apparent increased radiographic density of the proximal fragment may be due to increased bone loss from the distal fragment.

Key Words: scaphoid • fracture • increased radiographic density • proximal fragment

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 31, No. 4, 368-370 (2006)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2006.03.164
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