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Review
. 2009 Apr;34(4):735-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.12.028.

Evidence-based management of acute nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures

Ashwin N Ram  1 , Kevin C Chung
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Review

Evidence-based management of acute nondisplaced scaphoid waist fractures

Ashwin N Ram et al. J Hand Surg Am. 2009 Apr.
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Figure 1
Combining patient and physician factors with a focus on costs to arrive at the proper treatment approach.
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Figure 2
Consideration of all factors in the hypothetical case tips the balance in favor of surgery.
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