Scaphoid Fracture

Scaphoid fracture occurs due to a fall on an outstretched hand with complete weight falling on the palm. This fracture usually occurs during motor accidents or sports activities. A scaphoid fracture is usually seen in young men aged 20 to 30 years. They can occur at two places: near the thumb or near the forearm.

Symptoms:

• Bruising
• Pain
• Swelling

Investigations:

• Physical examination
• X-ray
• MRI
• CT-scan

Non-surgical Treatments:

• Dry Needling
• Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections