The scaphoid bone is one of the small bones of the wrist, which are known as carpal bones. It is located between the hand and forearm on the radial side (the side with the thumb). It is about the size ...

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 ...

Eight small bones in your wrist give it flexibility and the necessary range of movements. These bones, arranged in two rows, include the scaphoid and lunate bones in the upper row, close to 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 ...

Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Wrist pain can be caused by injuries like sprains or conditions such as tendonitis and arthritis.Treatment often includes rest, ice, and ...

Your wrist is one of the most complicated and frequently used joints in your body. Because your wrist contains so many bones, ligaments, and muscles, it’s easy to injure. SLAC wrist is a type of wrist ...

The severity of a FOOSH injury depends on the impact of your fall, whether you have existing health conditions, your current physical health, and the type of surface you fall on. Medical treatment is ...