Imaging Modalities for Suspected Scaphoid Fractures: A Systematic Review

Bramantya Karna, Made; Yuda Asmara, Anak Agung Gde; Indra Wiguna, I Gusti Ngurah; Adisthanaya, Surya; Kertajanottama Kushadiwijaya, Mikhail; Sutheno, Andrew; Febyan, Febyan

doi:10.30491/ijmr.2025.514736.1324

Imaging Modalities for Suspected Scaphoid Fractures: A Systematic Review

Document Type : Systematic Review

Authors

Made Bramantya Karna ¹

Anak Agung Gde Yuda Asmara ¹

I Gusti Ngurah Indra Wiguna ²

Surya Adisthanaya ²

Mikhail Kertajanottama Kushadiwijaya ²

Andrew Sutheno ²

Febyan Febyan ²

¹ Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Prof Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar Bal

² Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Prof Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar Bali

10.30491/ijmr.2025.514736.1324

Abstract

Scaphoid fractures are the most prevalent among carpal fractures, accounting for around 15% of acute wrist injuries. Postpone d
diagnosis and treatment increases the risk of complications such as nonunion, avascular necrosis, and osteoarthritis; therefo re,
swift identification and management of these fractures is critical for better results. To ensure an accurate diagnosis and
appropriate treatment, it is critical to obtain timely and appropriate confirmation or exclusion of a scaphoid fracture. Vari ous
imaging modalities have been suggested by researchers to facilitate early and conclusive diagnosis of suspected scaphoid
fractures, including bone scintigraphy, MRI, CT, and ultrasonography. The objective of this research is to conduct a
comprehensive evaluation of the research on several modalities of imaging in identifying suspected scaphoid fractures. A metaanalysis of studies published frome is the 2000s until 2023 was conducted.

Keywords

Scaphoid Fracture

Bone Scintigraphy

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Computed Tomography Scan

Ultrasonography