Open-access Scaphoid stress fracture in gymnastics athlete: a case report

We present a case report of an 18 year-old gymnast who was diagnosed with a scaphoid stress fracture associated with a distal radial epiphysiolysis, reporting the treatment of choice. After a brief literature review about this rare association, the authors ask for attention concerning the importance of physical and image examination in making right diagnosis and finding associated injuries.

Epiphyses, slipped; Fractures, stress; Wrist


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