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Whilst this can result in wrist injuries, including scaphoid fractures, it is not the most common mechanism of injury for scaphoid fractures.
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Direct blow to the dorsal surface of the wrist
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Compression injuries can affect the wrist, but they are not the most common cause of scaphoid fractures.
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Compression of the wrist from a heavy load
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Repetitive stress on the wrist can lead to overuse injuries, but it is not the primary mechanism for acute scaphoid fractures.
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Repetitive stress from gripping objects
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Hyperextension of the wrist can lead to various wrist injuries, but it is not the primary mechanism for scaphoid fractures.
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c
Hyperextension of the wrist
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Falling on an outstretched hand with the wrist in dorsiflexion is the most common mechanism of injury for scaphoid fractures. This position places stress on the scaphoid bone and can lead to a fracture.
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Falling on an outstretched hand with the wrist in dorsiflexion
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Scaphoid Fracture
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Fractures
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What is the most common mechanism of injury for scaphoid fractures in the wrist?
a