A scaphoid fracture is a type of broken wrist that involves the scaphoid bone. This is one of the bones in your wrist and is located near the base of your thumb.
Pain/bruising/swelling on the thumb side of the wrist
Deformity or bump
Difficulty/inability to move your wrist
Pain in your wrist, especially near/below your thumb
Falling on an outstretched hand
Are you unable to move your wrist?
Is the pain, bruising, and/or swelling located on your wrist, right below your thumb?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
1Seek treatment as soon as possible
2Avoid moving/ further injuring your wrist
Open wound
Rest
Avoid painful activities
Follow advice from your doctor
For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice.