What is a scaphoid fracture, and how does it happen? Here are some scaphoid fracture causes and symptoms to help you get the right and on-time treatment for it.

Bruising is rare, swelling is minimal and there’s usually no visible deformity, explaining why a fracture may be mistaken for a sprain or contusion. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.

Scaphoid bone: Scaphoid bone is one of the small bones in the wrist. Carpel bone: Carpal bones are 8 in number that allow the wrist to move and rotate.

MRI A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone on the thumb side of the wrist. It usually causes pain and swelling at the bottom of the thumb. Scaphoid fractures can be easily missed and if ...

To clarify the study findings, Dias said results of SWIFFT showed scaphoid waist fractures with less than 2 mm of displacement are amenable to nonoperative treatment with casting.

A navicular fracture results from trauma or overuse of your foot or wrist. The injury tends to worsen over time. Learn about symptoms and treatment options.

A 58-year-old woman presents with left wrist pain after slipping on ice and falling 3 months ago. X-rays show a scaphoid fracture with minimal healing noted.

Nonconventional radiographs, including scaphoid and carpal tunnel views, may show occult wrist fractures. Scaphoid view, a PA view with the wrist in ulnar deviation, is indicated when there is a ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Smokeless tobacco use may be associated with an increased nonunion risk in patients who undergo nonoperative management for a scaphoid fracture, according to results presented here.

Reid underwent successful surgery to repair a left scaphoid fracture. The surgery was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson today at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, in consultation with Dr ...