{"id":951,"date":"2023-06-02T19:59:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T16:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/?page_id=951"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:58:06","slug":"katagma-skafoeidous","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drgpanagopoulos.com\/en\/katagma-skafoeidous\/","title":{"rendered":"Scaphoid fractures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Georgios Panagopoulos MD | Orthopaedic Surgeon<\/p>\n\n\n

Scaphoid fractures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A scaphoid fracture<\/strong> is a break in the scaphoid bone \u2014 one of the small carpal bones located on the thumb side of the wrist. It is the most common carpal bone fracture, typically occurring after a fall onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH injury).\nBecause of its limited blood supply<\/strong>, this fracture carries a significant risk of delayed healing or nonunion if not properly diagnosed and treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key takeaways at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705\u00a0Incidence:<\/strong> Most common carpal bone fracture, especially in patients aged 20-30 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705\u00a0Mechanism:<\/strong> fall on the outstretched hand (FOOSH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705\u00a0Main symptoms:<\/strong> pain in anatomic snuffbox, swelling, weak grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705\u00a0Diagnosis:<\/strong> clinical exam & imaging \u2014 xrays, MRI if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705\u00a0Treatment:<\/strong> ranges from casting to surgical fixation, based on fracture displacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705\u00a0Healing:<\/strong> may take 6 weeks to 6 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705\u00a0Risks:<\/strong>Delayed diagnosis increases risk of nonunion and arthritis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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