Symptoms of a scaphoid fracture typically include swelling and pain in the wrist just below the base of the thumb. Pinching, grasping, pushing, and pulling often make pain worse. Treatment …

Jul 25, 2025 · 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 …

Because blood supply is needed to heal a fracture, the scaphoid often takes a long time (a few months) to heal. If the scaphoid fracture is non-displaced (bone has not moved out of place at …

Dec 27, 2021 · Overview What is a scaphoid fracture? Scaphoid fractures are a type of broken wrist. They happen when you break your scaphoid bone — a small bone near the base of your …

Nov 14, 2025 · 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.

Sep 14, 2023 · The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones in your hand around the area of your wrist. It is the most common carpal bone to break (fracture). A scaphoid fracture is …

Apr 3, 2025 · A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone in the wrist called the scaphoid bone. It commonly occurs due to a fall on an outstretched hand. If you've fractured your scaphoid …

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 …

Doctors define a scaphoid fracture as a break in the scaphoid bone of the wrist. This bone sits at the base of your thumb. Despite its small size, a scaphoid fracture is serious. The low blood …

Scaphoid (Navicular) Fractures - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.