Scaphoid Fractures

Wrist and Forearm

Symptoms

Most people experience pain or swelling around the base of the thumb and into the wrist.

In many cases, there are no visible deformities. People often dismiss the problem as a sprain and don’t seek proper medical attention and advice until the discomfort gets too much.

How it occurs

The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone The majority of Scaphoid Fractures we look after have occurred after the patient has fallen on an outstretched hand.

Treatment

Action Rehab can assess, advise, and treat fractured Scaphoids and seek an educated opinion when required. Our hand therapists can read X-rays and CT scans and evaluate medical imagery.

Due to its location, blood supply, and possible damage to blood vessels, the healing process can be slow, sometimes taking months.

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Meet Ben

Our senior therapist

Ben Cunningham is currently the Hand Therapist at the AFL club The Melbourne Demons and the director of Action Rehab. Ben has over 20 years of experience providing hand and upper limb therapy, including working in the United Kingdom at the Queen Victoria Hospital and as the senior clinician at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

Scaphoid
fracture

Broken wrist -
Distal Radial Fractures

Greenstick or
Paediatric Buckucle Fracture

Wrist Arthritis Distal -
Radtioulnar Joint arthritis

Scapholunate
ligament Injury

Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome

Book a senior therapist consultation

Ben, our senior therapist, will offer advice on any management strategies you may need. Please note, if you request ongoing care, you will only have to pay our current rates. We do not charge Worksafe and TAC clients for any consultations.

Call 1300 76227to book an appointment or Click Here to book.

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