Proximal pole

The proximal pole refers to the part of a bone or organ closest to the point of attachment or origin in the body. In clinical practice, identifying the proximal pole is crucial for accurate diagnosis, surgical planning, and understanding biomechanical function, especially in complex structures like the scaphoid bone in the wrist. A key clinical concern is that fractures of the proximal pole of the scaphoid have a higher risk of avascular necrosis due to its limited blood supply.