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Scaphoid Compression Test

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Other Names

Demonstration of the scaphoid compression test[1]
  • Scaphoid Compression Test
  • Longitudinal compression test

Purpose

  • Evaluate the Scaphoid as a cause of the patient's wrist pain

Description

  • Examiner applies longitudinal or axial pressure down thumb to compress scaphoid
  • Positive test
    • Pain in the anatomical snuffbox

Pathology

Evidence

  • Coventry et al[2]
    • Sensitivity: 64.5%
    • Specificity: 55%
    • LR+: 1.4
    • LR-: 0.7

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Image courtesy of orthofixar.com/
  2. ↑ Coventry, Laura, et al. "Which clinical features best predict occult scaphoid fractures? A systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy studies." Emergency Medicine Journal (2023).
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John Kiel on 7 June 2023 06:10:49
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