The use of digital tomosynthesis in suspected scaphoid fractures.

Goffin, Joaquim Stanislas Olivier; Rankin, Iain A; Robinson, Juan De Dios · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2024

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

We report a retrospective observational series of patients undergoing digital tomosynthesis (DTS) for suspected scaphoid fractures. With a specificity and sensitivity of 100%, DTS demonstrates the potential to be an excellent tool in the diagnosis of occult scaphoid fractures.

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