Scaphoid fracture at waist with retrograde blood supply. Which segment is most susceptible to avascular necrosis?
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- A. ProximalMost common site of scaphoid fracture is Waist.Fractures can occur essentially anywhere along the scaphoid, but distribution is not even:waist of scaphoid: 70-80%proximal pole: 20%distal pole (or so-called scaphoid tubercle): 10%