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These key learning points summarize the consensus- and evidence-based recommendations included in this edition. The sources listed here for each statement recommend that physicians perform or implement these actions directly in a clinical setting.

1. For patients with suspected scaphoid fracture with negative x-ray findings, obtain advanced imaging with magnetic resonance imaging study or computed tomography scan.
Evidence rating: SORT C
Source: Hand Clin, reference 19
Website: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0749071219300174

2. For patients with acute elbow injuries, obtain anteroposterior and lateral x-rays for initial imaging.
Evidence rating: SORT C
Source: Am Fam Physician, reference 46
Website: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/0415/p649.html

3. For patients with new or increasing nontraumatic neck pain and without red flag symptoms, obtain x-rays for initial imaging.
Evidence rating: SORT C
Source: American College of Radiology, reference 82
Website: http://acsearch.acr.org/docs/69426/Narrative/

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