Scaphoid fracture
Updated: 2023-08-11
A common wrist fracture.
Overview
Scaphoid fracture is a common wrist fracture of the bone, called a scaphoid, that's below the thumb. It can break when someone uses an open palm to stop a fall. It's more common in people who play sports.
Symptoms
Symptoms include pain and swelling that last more than a day.
Treatments
It's usually treated with a cast. Sometimes, surgery is needed.