[Clinical and imaging methods in diagnostics of scaphoid fracture and non-union].

Clinical and radiological diagnostics are the base of a differentiated treatment of carpal disorders. With special regard to diagnostics of the scaphoid, not only the choice and the correct implementation of the imaging methods are crucial, but also their methodical limitations have to be taken into account. No other common fracture is more often undiagnosed, because neglected or overlooked. Concomitantly, delayed or untreated scaphoid fractures require demanding therapies in the sequel and may lead to functional restrictions in the long-term. This review article aims to discuss the clinical and imaging diagnostics for scaphoid fractures and non-union.