Fracture scaphoid is usually seen in
Scaphoid fracture is more common in young adults. Its rare in children and in elderly people. Fracture occurs through the waist of scaphoid. Rarely, occurs through tuberosity. It may be either a crack or a displaced fracture. On examination tenderness on scaphoid fossa or anatomical snuff box. Complications: avascular necrosis, delayed and non-union, wrist osteoahritis. Ref: Essential Ohopaedics, Maheswari & Mhaskar, 9th ed Page no: 115
Elderly male
Elderly postmenopausal female
Young active adult
Children
Forearm wrist and hand injuries