Simultaneous Fractures of the Distal Radius and Scaphoid

In contrast to isolated distal radius fractures, simultaneous fractures of the distal radius and scaphoid are rare with studies reporting prevalence of 0.5%–5%. The second recognized pattern of injury is the fracture part (greater arc) of a perilunate (PL) dislocation with a distal radius fracture that most often is a radial styloid injury. These two patterns of injury will be addressed as separate questions in this chapter.