This study explores the epidemiology of patients with a fracture
of the scaphoid presenting to a regional teaching hospital. All patients with a confirmed fracture of the scaphoid over a
retrospective period between January 2010 and May 2013 were included.
Their demographics, deprivation status and when the fracture occurred
was noted and assessed. There were 415 fractures in 365 males and
50 females.Aims
Patients and Methods