Bone scintigraphy in suspected scaphoid fracture: reduction in the ‘equivocal’ rate by using SPECT/CT

Purpose: Scaphoid fractures are common injuries accounting for approximately 2–7% of all fractures. Complications of missed scaphoid fractures include symptomatic non-union, pseudoarthrosis and avascular necrosis. Therefore early diagnosis and management are crucial. Using hybrid single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) and bone scintigraphy to provide anatomical and functional data can improve sensitivity and...