Scenario: A cheerleader is complaining of pain over the righthand/wrist. You determine that the cheerleader fell on anoutstretched hand while performing a backflip at practice theprevious day. Observation reveals minor swelling but nodiscoloration or deformity. Palpation reveals sharp pain in theanatomic snuffbox.
The injury is a scaphoid fracture
1.Discuss the injury and differential diagnosis.
2.Explain what steps you would take in managing and treating herinjury.
3.Discuss the negative outcome that could result for the patient ifan athletic trainer chooses conservative treatment prior to makinga referral.
