Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas

  A scaphoid fracture is a type of fracture considered to be of one of the eight small bones of the wrist, in the forearm side which joins the thumb. While many wrist fractures would heal with casting and immobilization, scaphoid bone fractures seem to attract some special consideration because of poor blood supply and the importance of this bone in wrist mechanics. Surgical treatment in nondisplaced or displaced nonunion of fractures of the scaphoid is the gold standard in order to restore function and prevent degenerative diseases in the long term, such as arthritis. Understanding Scaphoid Fractures The scaphoid lies across the two carpal rows, stabilizing and absorbing shock for the wrist. The common cause of fracture is a force transmitted through the scaphoid after a fall on an outstretched hand. Patients commonly report: Palm-side wrist pain and tenderness just below the base of the thumb. Swelling , bruising, and decreased grip strength. ...