Scaphoid Fractures

An animated description of scaphoid fractures (broken wrist bone) and treatment options.

[Anonymous-ufmz]

I fractured my scaphoid bone on October 09 2023 I was in a cast for 15 weeks (January 23 2024) I prayed to God for 15 weeks and took vitamin D and calcium and made a full recovery without any surgery.

[ashikkhatri]

I had my no-union scaphoid fracture 4 yrs ago and last week it was diagnosed properly and today is my surgery of that . Hope it goes well and recovers properly and fastly.

If you’re having similar situation consult with doctor asap

[dblaq]

It’s been 9 years since i got in a fight in college (self defense) & I broke my knuckle & caused a scaphoid fracture in my right hand. till this day certain movements of my wrist feels like fire is going up my arm & i drop whatever’s in my hand. Shit sucks

[adorable_life]

I had fracture 2 months ago... on waist scaphoid... my bone has been recover in 8 weeks .. previously 1 doctor said.. i need surgery he will put a scroo on it .. but another doctor suggest me to do pop cast .. and now after 2 month . My scaphoid has been healed ... my age 24 .. my hand still on pop cast tomorrow im going to remove it 😊😊 dont lose hope.. all the best

[Yo-wrvf]

Just had my surgery one week ago. May 2014 I fell from altitude on my wrist. I thought it was no big deal as well and I continued doing my stuff. After few months I noticed it isn't healing and the motion became limited with some pain. Especially problems with push-ups and handstand and I couldn't straighten my right arm as the left one anymore. Due to travels and work I didn't do surgery until now. After more than 5 years artrosis has developed and fortunately there is still blood going through my scaphoid bone. Now they scooped some bone from my underarm and put it in the fracture and fixed with a screw. Doctor says no rugby for me for 6 months :'(. So guys, don't be like me and treat it ASAP.

[TwoWheelsAndAPonytail]

Five years later, my scaphoid is still broken. Has anyone else experienced a non-union even after surgery?

Are there any options for healing without surgery? I would appreciate hearing about all possible alternatives.

[tollefamily]

very informative. appreciate the video

[satyasampath]

Hi Iam satya from India. My son had scaphoid bone fracture 2021 in USA, he underwent surgery with screw fixation. Pain is persisted after surgery, He came to India we have taken him to Doctor, it was non-union. Again he underwent surgery with bone graft on September 10th 2022 and he was in cast for 6 weeks. After six weeks bone is healing but X- ray shows mild Osteoporosis. How to manage Rehab with osteoporosis n what precautions we should take.
Pls kindly guide me

[sudannews]

Hello I have a broken scaphoid and I did a surgery 10 months ago also I did my physiotherapy but the problem my wrist is not going 90 degrees to the back it is still very stiff. Please any advice on this

[jeznertorres]

How about dislocated carpal bones located at wrist? Does it requires a full elbow cast?

[scorpioswagg]

I got lucky with a displaced fraction and I’m nervous for my surgery

[guadalupa]

physiotherapy must be commenced after the hard callum and before remodelling or after remodelling?

[aymanmohamed]

How can I communicate with your presence, Doctor?

[joblow]

I fractured my scaphoid and another bone in my wrist. Both of the bones healed pretty much perfectly within 7 weeks without surgery! Never stopped working out too. I got lucky. That or I'm superhuman. Jk lol.

[henry_ironfist]

I need help?, my doctor to another bone out of wrist put on the scaphoid. It healed but it broke again because of the nail was big. They want to take a bone out of my hip to put it on the scaphoid. The bone is broken in the middle they are spaced out a part. What should I do ?. There another’s way to fix it.

[Rokas]

Herbert screw went through the scaphoid and sticking out on the other side, but not touching another bone. Does it need another surgery? or is it okay unless it is touching another bone

[tuska-ozdg]

Tôi cũng bị nứt xương thuyền 3 tháng không mổ bác sỹ bảo lành nhưng nó vẫn còn đau

[FightingSet]

I have it and didn’t even go to doctor. I’m a boxer, after 3 months I can punch the same as before. Only thing is I see a little bump there.

[sheldonjones]

I have this and mine still have problems can’t even hold a soup can and can’t lift with that hand

[daevK]

good video, thank you. but i disagree on the duration of the treatment and on using a long arm cast. a short arm cast for 8 to 10 weeks should do it as well and will make it easier and faster to regain the original mobility of the wrist.