<prompt> Oblique view in XRAY of hand is required for diagnosis ofCapitateScaphoidNavicularHamate  <response>: Oblique view of the wrist is required for scaphoid fracture Most common fractured bone in the wrist Peanut shaped bone that spans both row of carpal bones Does not require excessive force and often not extremely painful so can be delayed presentation Pain over the anatomic snuff box Pain is not usually severe Often present late Scaphoid Fracture Treatment Cast 6-12 weeks Sho arm vs. long arm Follow patient every 2 weeks with x-ray CT and clinical evaluation to determine healing Consider screwing early Ref: Maheshwari and Mhaskar 9th ed pg 367. 