Medically reviewed by Yaw Boachie-Adjei, MD A scaphoid fracture is a break in a small bone in the wrist called the scaphoid bone. It commonly occurs due to a fall on an outstretched hand. If you ...

The scaphoid is a peanut-shaped bone on the radial aspect of the wrist (thumb side) which is particularly prone to a significant type of injury—the transverse fracture.

MotoGP: Consolidation of scaphoid and rib fractures is not yet 100 percent. Aprilia will assess after the reexamination when ...

Jorge Martin needs another two weeks to recover, so he will not return at the German GP on July 13th. The Spanish Aprilia ...

A scaphoid fracture is one of the most common of wrist injuries, especially among sports people. The most common way to injure the bone is to fall on an outstretched arm, as David Beckham did ...

Nonconventional radiographs, including scaphoid and carpal tunnel views, may show occult wrist fractures. Scaphoid view, a PA view with the wrist in ulnar deviation, is indicated when there is a ...

Q: Dear Bone Doctor; What kind of cast do most surgeons use for a scaphoid fracture? If I ask for a long arm cast instead of a short would they ...

When Julian Brandt came on as a substitute in the 58th minute of Borussia Dortmund’s final Club World Cup group game against ...

Unfortunately, if a player thinks the scaphoid fracture is a sprain and doesn't seek care, a real problem can develop. This fracture heals poorly, and if treatment is delayed, surgery is often needed.

Aprilia have released a statement about Jorge Martin’s ongoing recovery. A date for a return to action for the #1 has not yet been confirmed, but the statement confirms he won’t take part in the ...

Such falls often cause fractures of the lower end of the radius, one of the two bones in your forearm. Other causes include: Gripping a steering wheel during a car crash; ... Scaphoid shift test.