2021年12月27日 · 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?

A scaphoid fracture is a type of wrist fracture that occurs most commonly from a fall on the outstretched hand. You may not know you have one until weeks later.

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 (navicular) fracture is a break in one of the small bones (carpal bones) of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Symptoms of a scaphoid fracture typically include swelling and pain in the wrist just below the base of the thumb.

6 天之前 · 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.

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...

2025年2月20日 · A scaphoid fracture is a break in the scaphoid bone, a small, boat-shaped bone located near the base of the thumb in the wrist. It plays a key role in wrist movement and stability, making it one of the most commonly fractured wrist bones. This injury usually happens when someone falls onto an outstretched hand, forcing the wrist backward and ...

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8月4日 · Scaphoid fractures are the most common carpal fractures and tend to occur in younger, active individuals. They account for 2% to 7% of all fractures and 60-70% of carpal bone fractures. Scaphoid fractures are not uncommonly missed …

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. [5]