Journal of computer assisted tomography
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J Comput Assist Tomogr · Jul 1997
Suspected scaphoid fractures in skeletally immature patients: application of MRI.
The purpose of our study was to evaluate the MR findings in the wrists of pediatric patients who have sustained acute wrist injuries and to determine if this imaging method yields more information than combined serial radiographs and physical examinations. ⋯ A normal initial MR image had a negative predictive value of 100%. Persistent snuffbox pain may represent injury to the scaphoid, extensor tendons, or dorsal soft tissues. An outcome study evaluating the benefits of early application of MR in the pediatric population is warranted.