[Acute scaphoid fractures].

Early diagnosis and correct treatment of acute scaphoid fractures is mandatory and of great importance in terms of the long-term prognosis for these young patients. Missed acute scaphoid fractures tend to lead to pronounced symptoms later on. A SNAC wrist, with the gradual progression of degenerative osteoarthritis is most often debilitating, with pain, limited and restricted range of motion, and loss of strength.