This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hand Injuries, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Scaphoid fracture is most common in - 
Select and explain. 
A. Proximal pole, B. Waist, C. Distal pole, D. Tuberosity
B: Waist
Answer: B: Waist 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Waist * Most common site of scaphoid fracture is the waist of the scaphoid (70%).* Other sites of fracture are proximal pole (20%), distal body (10%), tuberosity, osteochondral fracture.