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Scaphoid fracture

The wrist is made up of many small bones. These bones are called carpals. There are eight (8) carpal bones in the wrist. A commonly injured carpal bone is called the scaphoid. The scaphoid bone sites under the thumb bones in the wrist. A scaphoid fracture is a break in this bone. This is a serious injury as the bone can die following a fracture. Bone death occurs due to the fracture cutting off the blood supply to the scaphoid bone. Without a blood supply the bone cannot heal or function.

Causes

A Scaphoid fracture is usually the result of a fall onto the hand.

Symptoms

Swelling, tenderness and pain are symptoms involved with a scaphoid fracture.

Treatment

Treatment of a scaphoid fracture will depend on its location and severity. Please see your healthcare provider for more information.


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