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    Scaphoid Fractures/ Non union/ AVN/ SNAC

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    What is the blood supply of the scaphoid?
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    Why is scaphoid prone to AVN?
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    Which part of scaphoid is fractured most commonly?
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    What are the risks of non union based on location?
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    What is humpback deformity?
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    What are the 5 special Scaphoid views?

    SCENARIO: ACUTE FRACTURE

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    What advanced imaging for no fracture on XR? Which better?
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    What is the classification?
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    What kind of cast? Does the thumb need to be immobilized?
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    What is the management for UNDISPLACED WAIST (Herbet stable) Scaphoid fracture?
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    What is the management of DISPLACED WAIST Scaphoid fracture?
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    What are the approaches to the scaphoid?
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    Describe the volar approach to scaphoid?
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    Which approach for which kind of fracture/ nonunion?

    SCENARIO: NONUNION/ AVN

    Scaphoid non union - old
    Scaphoid non union - old
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    When is considered non union?
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    What are the stages of nonunion?
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    How do you investigate nonunion?
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    What does AVN look like on XR?
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    How do you know there is AVN vs just non union? What advanced imaging?
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    What is the Diagnostic criteria for avascular necrosis on MRI with contrast?
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    How does presence of AVN affect your management?
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    What is your post op plan after fixation for AVN and Non union?
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    Does AVN always require VBG?
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    Which approach for which kind of fracture/ nonunion?

    SNAC Wrist

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    How do you classify SNAC [Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse] wrist?
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    How to treat SNAC and SLAC wrist (same algorithm)?
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    What surgical options before PRC or 4CF?
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    Between 4CF and PRC what are the expected ROM and grip strength?
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    What other fusions you aware of?
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    What is 4 corner fusion?
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    What is Proximal Row Carpectomy?
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    Any concerns for PRC in young patient? Why?
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    4CF vs PRC for SLAC and SNAC?
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