“…42,43 Pediatric scaphoid fractures usually occur at 11 to 15 years of age, 1,2,7,13,14,17,23 but fractures have been reported as early as 4 years, though not identified until years later. 26 Most occur through FOOSH, 2,6,7,12,14,44 during sporting activities, punching and fighting, or road traffic related trauma. 1,7 It has been suggested that the incidence of scaphoid fractures will rise with the increased popularity of sports such as skiing and skateboarding and the use of recreational punching games machines, possibly also due to an increase in BMI in children.…”