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Condition

Scaphoid fracture

A break in a small wrist bone (scaphoid) often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. It can be missed on early X-rays and may need re-imaging.

Common triggers

  • Falls onto an outstretched hand
  • Sports impact

When to seek care

  • Wrist pain after a fall, especially at the base of the thumb
  • Pain that doesn't settle in a few days
  • Tenderness deep in the 'snuffbox' on the thumb side

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