We describe a 9-year-old male who suffered a linear, non-displaced scaphoid fracture following
a pedestrian motor vehicle accident. Initially, X-ray imaging failed to detect the frac-
ture, but MRI confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the challenges in identifying scaphoid
fractures in pediatric patients due to the bone’s cartilaginous nature in this age group. The
patient was treated with immobilization using a Plaster of Paris cast, consistent with standard
management for non-displaced fractures in children. He experienced pain improve-
ment and achieved bone union after eight weeks, returning to normal activities without
complications. The discussion emphasizes the rarity of scaphoid fractures in children under
10 and underscores the increasing incidence of such injuries in pediatric populations
due to sports participation. A comparative analysis of similar cases in children of differ-
ent ages is included, demonstrating variations in fracture types, treatment approaches, and
outcomes, providing valuable insights into the management of pediatric scaphoid fractures

Title

Radiology case reports

Publisher

Elsevier

Publisher Country

United States of America

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

None

Publication Type

Prtinted only

Volume

20

Year

2025

Pages

535-538