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Expert Care for Scaphoid Fractures—Get Relief & Get Moving Again

If a Scaphoid Fractures is limiting your life, our specialists at Elite Ortho are here to help you recover faster with personalized treatment and compassionate care.

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Scaphoid Fractures

The scaphoid is a bone in the wrist found on the thumb side and is the most commonly broken.

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Signs You May Have a Scaphoid Fractures

Typical symptoms include pain and swelling at the wrist below the thumb resulting in an inability to move the thumb or wrist. Pain also prevents full grip. Some times fractures are missed as they are thought to be strains and in this case repeat x-rays should be done to ensure that there is no fracture.

What Causes a Scaphoid Fractures?

A fracture of the scaphoid is usually caused by a fall on an outstretched hand, with the weight landing on the palm. Scaphoid fractures can occur in all ages and typically occur with high-energy trauma. Most commonly men 20-30 years old experience these fractures.

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Our orthopedic experts at Elite Ortho are here to help you regain comfort, strength, and confidence in your body. Whether you need a personalized recovery plan or advanced surgical care, we’ll guide you every step of the way—with compassion and skill.

Scaphoid Fractures

Evaluation & Treatment

How We Diagnose Scaphoid Fractures

Initial evaluation includes a medical history, physical examination, and x-rays to evaluate the extent and displacement of the injury. An MRI may be considered if clinical suspicion is high but no fracture is seen on x-ray. To evaluate displacement further a CT scan may be ordered.

Nonsurgical

Treatment of scaphoid fractures depends on the acuity, location, and displacement of the break. Fractures that are closer to the thumb have a better blood supply and may be treated with a cast. Fractures in the middle of the bone (waist) or closer to the forearm (proximal pole) have a poor blood supply often surgical treatment is indicated.

Surgical

Surgical treatment is an outpatient procedure and involves placement of a screw to hold the fragments in place. After surgery, a cast or splint must be worn until healing is noted. Recovery takes several months and therapy is started to ensure full hand motion and strength.

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Our practice is home to a team of expertly trained surgical and sports medicine specialists who are dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based medical care in a private practice setting with a personal touch. Our doctors have trained at some of the most prestigious academic medical centers in the nation.

We treat all musculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, injuries related to sports, accidents, or work, injuries involving shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, hips, ankles, concussion as well as arthritis, and back problems.

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