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Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist

Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist

A scaphoid (navicular) fracture is a break in one of the small bones of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. The scaphoid is one of the carpal bones, the collection of bones that makes up the wrist. Scaphoid ...

SROrtho2022-12-12T13:30:18-07:00

The incapacitated hand: Flexor Tendon Injuries

The incapacitated hand: Flexor Tendon Injuries

A deep cut on the palm side of the fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm can damage the flexor tendons (the tissues that help control movement in the hand). A flexor ten-don injury can make it impossible to bend the fingers or thumb. Because flexor tendons are very close ...

SROrtho2022-12-12T13:31:55-07:00