Question

a doctor suspects that his patient has sustained a scaphoid fracture, however, the x - ray report doesnt mention any fractures. when should the doctor re - x - ray the patient if needed? a) same day b) after 7 days c) after 14 days d) after 21 days

Explanation:

When a doctor suspects a scaphoid fracture but the initial x - ray is negative, re - x - raying after 14 days is appropriate. This is because in some cases, the fracture line may not be visible immediately on x - ray. Over the 14 - day period, changes in the bone (such as bone resorption along the fracture line) can make the fracture more detectable on a subsequent x - ray.

Answer:

c) After 14 days