Oblique view in XRAY of hand is required for diagnosis of

Oblique view of the wrist is required for scaphoid fracture * Most common fractured bone in the wrist * Peanut shaped bone that spans both row of carpal bones * Does not require excessive force and often not extremely painful so can be delayed presentation * Pain over the anatomic snuff box * Pain is not usually severe * Often present late Scaphoid Fracture Treatment * Cast 6-12 weeks * Sho arm vs. long arm * Follow patient every 2 weeks with x-ray * CT and clinical evaluation to determine healing * Consider screwing early Ref: Maheshwari and Mhaskar 9th ed pg 367.