This week we are going to leave the leg and move into the upper extremity (arm) to discuss a condition that occurs in the wrist and can be significantly debilitating—the scaphoid fracture. The ...

This week we are going to discuss scaphoid fractures in the wrist. The scaphoid is a peanut shaped bone on the thumb side of the wrist. When a fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) occurs, the patient ...

A study led by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has found that plaster casts are just as effective at healing scaphoid waist fractures in the wrist as surgery. The SWIFFT trial, funded by ...

First of all, we understand that some of you don't have a convenient place to stash Ryan Doumit right now -- your DL spots are filled and your benches are short. But there's no way that all 14,157 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Evidence from a major study published in Lancet showed most scaphoid waist fractures achieve union with casting ...

Teams & Riders 'I didn't dare to throw myself in' – Wout van Aert opens up about post-crash mental struggles from 2024 and how he bounced back Teams & Riders 'I honestly feel there are bigger things ...

“Tadej had a comminuted scaphoid fracture which required a small screw to realign the bone fragments. The procedure was successful and he will begin his recovery period at home “Due to the nature of ...

People often fracture or break the bones in their hands or wrists after traumatic injuries. Fractures can cause pain and swelling around the injury. Fractures can also change the position of your ...

Young and old soccer players fall numerous times in each game and during practice. But, how can you tell when a little wrist pain is more than a normal bump or bruise? When is an x-ray needed? These ...

Giants coach Brian Daboll was evasive Wednesday when asked about Kayvon Thibodeaux’s recovery timeline, after the outside linebacker had wrist surgery. So NJ Advance Media spoke with a doctor who is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adequate stability of vascularized bone graft constructs is critical to successful treatment of proximal pole of ...