Unstable occult scaphoid fracture diagnosed by dynamic point-of-care ultrasound: a case report and review
This case report highlights the pivotal role of dynamic musculoskeletal ultrasound as an adjunct in the diagnostic algorithm for acute wrist trauma. It demonstrates its ability not only to identify a radiographically occult scaphoid fracture but, more critically, to provide immediate functional information about mechanical stability. This information is paramount for guiding appropriate and timely management to mitigate the risk of long-term complications. We advocate for the broader integration of dynamic ultrasound into the initial assessment of suspected scaphoid fractures.
Authors
- Daniel Chiung‐Jui Su (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8646-0918)
- Jihyo Hwang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9141-9856)
- Chang Won Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9633-6574)
- Anwar Suhaimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5795-0988)
- Yonghyun Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8746-3718)
- Jeimylo C. de Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0148-1614)
- King Hei Stanley Lam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1392-829X)
- S. I. Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0597-7414)
- Teinny Suryadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6722-0268)
- Hyungjun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7997-7663)
- Ho‐Won Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8849-920X)
Institutions
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Pertamina (Indonesia) (ID)
- Adventist University of the Philippines (PH)
- Kowloon Hospital (CN)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- Tissue Regeneration Systems (United States) (US)
- Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital (KR)
- Suwon Research Institute (KR)
- Dr Youth Clinic (KR)
- Regenerative Medicine Institute (MX)
- Synergy Health (US)
- Chi Mei Medical Center (TW)
- Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital (KR)
- Indonesian Orthopaedic Association (ID)
- Universitas Karo (ID)
- Incheon Medical Center (KR)
- Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (US)
- Taipei Medical University (TW)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1711119
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00