Scaphoid fractures are a type of broken wrist. They happen when you break your scaphoid bone — a small bone near the base of your thumb. You might need surgery, but even if you do, you should make a full recovery. People usually need around three months to heal from a scaphoid fracture. What is a scaphoid fracture?

2024年5月8日 · Scaphoid Fractures are the most common carpal bone fracture, often occurring after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Diagnosis can generally be made by dedicated radiographs but CT or MRI may be needed for confirmation.

A scaphoid fracture is a break in one of the small bones of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Symptoms typically include pain and tenderness below the base of the thumb in an area known as the "anatomic snuffbox."

2025年1月18日 · Scaphoid fractures (i.e. fractures through the scaphoid bone) are common, in some instances can be difficult to diagnose, and can result in significant functional impairment. Scaphoid fractures account for 70-80% of all carpal bone fractures 1. Although they occur essentially at any age, adolescents and young adults are most commonly affected 1.

2022年11月30日 · A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone in the hand, which sits on the inside of the wrist. It is one of the most common fractures of the carpal bones.

2023年3月21日 · A scaphoid fracture is a break in the scaphoid bone, a kidney bean-shaped bone that sits below the thumb and is part of the wrist joint. Scaphoid fractures are most commonly caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand.

2004年9月1日 · Scaphoid fracture is a common injury encountered in family medicine. To avoid missing this diagnosis, a high index of suspicion and a thorough history and physical examination are...

2023年6月27日 · Scaphoid fracture is a break in the scaphoid bone, one of the small bones in your wrist. Breaks are often caused during falls or as a result of repeated use of the wrist in sports such as...

Scaphoid fractures are common, but present unique challenges because of the particular geometry of the fractures and the tenuous vascular pattern of the scaphoid. Delays in diagnosis and inadequate treatment for acute scaphoid fractures can lead to non-unions and subsequent degenerative wrist arthritis. [4]

A scaphoid fracture is a break of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. [1] Symptoms generally includes pain at the base of the thumb which is worse with use of the hand. [2] The anatomic snuffbox is generally tender and swelling may occur. [2] Complications may include nonunion of the fracture, avascular necrosis of the proximal part of the bone ...