Scaphoid Fracture Treatment
Houston specialists for scaphoid fractures — precise diagnosis and personalized care for faster healing and long-term wrist stability.
Scaphoid Fracture Specialist in Houston, TX
If you are grappling with a scaphoid fracture that hasn't healed naturally post-reset, you might be a candidate for surgery. The adept specialists at Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas are experts in scaphoid fracture treatment. Call (713) 374-4263 to book an appointment at one of our centers in Houston, Baytown, or Katy, Texas.
What Is a Scaphoid Fracture?
A scaphoid fracture, sometimes known as a navicular fracture, is a small break occurring in the wrist bones. It is named after the scaphoid bone — the most injury-prone among the carpal bones in the wrist.
An X-ray, MRI, or CT scan may be necessary to differentiate it from a wrist sprain and get a detailed view of the wrist bones.
Book an evaluation- Also known as
- Navicular fracture
- Affected bone
- The scaphoid (carpal bone)
- Diagnosis
- X-ray, MRI, or CT scan
- Surgery if
- Not healed within 12+ weeks
What Causes a Scaphoid Fracture?
Scaphoid fractures predominantly occur when one uses their hand to break a fall, putting immense pressure on the scaphoid bone and risking a breakage.
Signs & Symptoms
A scaphoid fracture manifests through pain near the thumb, accompanied by swelling, redness, and bruising. Because the symptoms can mimic a wrist sprain, prompt evaluation is important.
Treatment Options Offered in Houston, TX
In certain scenarios, a scaphoid fracture can heal on its own if correctly set and immobilized. If the fracture fails to heal within 12+ weeks, surgery becomes necessary — and our physicians employ minimally invasive techniques to reduce complications.
Conservative treatment
- Cast immobilization including the thumb
- Cast extending partly down the forearm
- Careful monitoring of natural healing
Surgical treatment
- Reduction — realigning the bone under anesthesia
- Internal fixation — metal implants hold the bone together
- Bone grafting — healthy bone to speed recovery
Contact Our Experts Today
If persistent hand pain is hampering your daily activities, reach out to our scaphoid fracture specialists or request an appointment online to explore the best treatment options at our Houston locations.
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The Hand Surgery Specialists of Texas offer diagnosis and treatment for hand, wrist, and elbow problems in Houston using the most advanced, minimally invasive techniques.