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Reducing time from presentation to diagnosis of scaphoid fractures with cone beam CT: a before-and-after study

  • By

  • Leah Flanagan

  • Sinead Loughran

  • Bibi Ayesha Bassa

  • Grainne Colgan

  • Etimbuk Umana

  • Vinny Ramiah

  • Michael Mara

  • July 1, 2026

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    Scaphoid fractures are commonly missed in emergency departments, leading to significant patient morbidity and unnecessary immobilization.

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    Current guidelines recommend MRI for scaphoid fractures, but its availability and cost can delay diagnosis and treatment.

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    The study evaluates a new CBCT pathway for diagnosing suspected scaphoid fractures, showing increased use of CBCT within 7 days.

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    Integrating a dedicated CBCT pathway can expedite patient care and improve the proportion of patients receiving early imaging.

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    CBCT is proposed as a viable alternative to MRI for diagnosing suspected scaphoid fractures due to its lower radiation exposure.

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Reducing time from presentation to diagnosis of scaphoid fractures with cone beam CT: a before-and-after study

  • by Leah Flanagan, Sinead Loughran, Bibi Ayesha Bassa, Grainne Colgan, Etimbuk Umana, Vinny Ramiah, Michael Mara

  • July 1, 2026

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