scaphoid

The scaphoid receives its blood primarily from the distal end.

The scaphoid can be slow to heal because of the limited circulation to the bone.

In addition there is fixed flexion deformity of the scaphoid.

Sometimes the scaphoid, triquetrum, and pisiform bones are divided into two.

It is the main stabilizer of the scaphoid.

In such circumstances, one of the carpal bones, known as the scaphoid, can be injured or even fractured.

However, in October 2008, he broke the scaphoid of his left hand while training with the national team for a qualifier against Russia.

The scaphoid can be palpated at the base of the anatomical snuff box.

Article: Displaced fracture of the waist of the scaphoid.

The crash shattered his scaphoid, requiring surgeries and a bone graft to fix.

Clicking of the scaphoid or no anterior translation can indicate scapholunate instability.

"The scaphoid is a slow-healing bone, so you don't want to wait only to find out in January that it's not healing correctly.

However, in most cases the avascular scaphoid will start to collapse leading to degeneration within the wrist joints.

A CT Scan can then be used to evaluate the scaphoid with greater resolution.

"Larne suffered a busted scaphoid in training and was left with no other choice but to undergo surgery that will keep him out until March.

In the event of inordinate application of force over the wrist, this small scaphoid is clearly likely to be the weak link.

The superior surface, quadrilateral, smooth, and slightly concave, articulates with the scaphoid.

The Scaphoid receives its blood supply primarily from lateral and distal branches of the radial artery.

Watson's test is a diagnostic test for instability between the scaphoid and lunate bones of the wrist.

In your case, a fracture to the scaphoid can restrict its blood supply, causing the bone to die off (ischaemic necrosis).

The lateral surface presents a narrow, flattened, semilunar facet for articulation with the scaphoid.

The majority of the bands radiate from the capitate to the scaphoid, lunate, and Triquetral bone bones.

The classical sites are: head of femur, neck of talus and waist of scaphoid.

Different from the Ameridelphia, they lacked a prominent distolateral process on the scaphoid, and possessed a more slender fibula.

The distal pole of the scaphoid articulates with two trapezial bones as a gliding type of joint.

Scaphoid fractures that are not treated properly can lead to long-term problems.

With proper treatment and follow-up, most scaphoid fractures will heal over time.

A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone on the thumb side of your wrist.

The procedure is usually performed due to wrist arthritis or to scaphoid collapse.

When present, it opens below near the scaphoid fossa.

Physical examination: The abdomen typically is scaphoid and soft, even during an episode of pain.

Scaphoid fractures usually cause pain at the base of the thumb accompanied by swelling in the same area.

It fits right against the palmar surface of the scaphoid bone."

What is a scaphoid fracture of the wrist?

Sometimes an X-ray clearly shows a scaphoid fracture.

Then Thorpe broke a scaphoid bone in his right wrist during a freak practice accident.

"I think I may have fractured my scaphoid bone!"

Most scaphoid fractures occur when you stretch your hand out in front of you to protect yourself from a fall.

Treatment for scaphoid fractures includes wearing an arm cast or splint and sometimes having surgery.

The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones of the wrist.

Non union can also occur from undiagnosed or undertreated scaphoid fractures.

A scaphoid abdomen ( sucked inwards ) may be the presenting symptom in a newborn.

Interestingly, scaphoid fracture is one of the most frequent causes of medico-legal issues.

"The left hand was disarticulated here, right at the joint between the styloid process of the radius and the scaphoid bone," she said.

'We'll treat it as a scaphoid fracture.

Without treatment, and sometimes with treatment, healing can be slow and difficult because parts of the scaphoid bone do not have a good blood supply.

How is a scaphoid fracture diagnosed?

Scaphoid fractures are often diagnosed by X-rays.