Scaphoid bone - Wikipedia 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
Scaphoid Fracture: Symptoms, Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic 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?
Scaphoid Fracture - Hand - Orthobullets 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
Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist - OrthoInfo - AAOS 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
Scaphoid Fracture (Wrist Fracture): Symptoms and Treatment - Patient 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 usually caused by a fall on to an outstretched hand Symptoms can include pain and swelling around the wrist
Scaphoid Bone - Definition, Location, Anatomy, Diagram The scaphoid (Latin: os scaphoideum) is a short bone, one of the eight carpal or wrist bones in the human hand [1] The boat-shaped bone is sometimes known as the hand navicular bone [2], with the name ‘scaphoid’ later originating from ‘skaphe’, the Greek word for ‘boat’ [3]
Scaphoid: Anatomy, classification and function - Kenhub It is classified as a short bone and in the anatomical position, it is the lateral most of the carpal bones in the proximal row Together with the lunate and triquetrum, its proximal surface articulates with the distal end of the radius to form the radiocarpal (wrist) joint
Scaphoid Injuries and Conditions (Wrist Injuries) - HSS 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