The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is situated between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist (also called the lateral or radial side). It forms the radial border of the carpal tunnel.

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.

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.

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?

2025年3月27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.

2023年6月27日 · What is the scaphoid? The scaphoid bone is one of the eight smaller carpal bones in your wrist. It lies on the thumb side of your wrist right below the radius, one of the two larger bones in...

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.

2025年3月7日 · A scaphoid fracture is a break in the scaphoid bone, a small, boat-shaped bone in the wrist, located near the base of the thumb. The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone, and it is more likely to occur in young children and the elderly than in the distal radius, which is relatively weaker in these age groups.

2025年3月24日 · Today let’s look at anatomy of the scaphoid, recognize fracture symptoms, explore both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, and outline the recovery process to ensure optimal healing. Understanding the Scaphoid and How It Breaks. The scaphoid is a small bone in the wrist that plays a key role in movement and stability. A fracture in ...

2024年1月29日 · Scaphoid fractures usually occur when a person falls onto an outstretched hand. This injury mechanism can occur during walking, running, or sports. Higher energy injuries can sometimes be associated with other fractures or soft tissue injuries in the wrist. How do you know if your scaphoid is broken?