This week we are going to leave the leg and move into the upper extremity (arm) to discuss a condition that occurs in the wrist and can be significantly debilitating—the scaphoid fracture. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cannabis-only users had a 10.1% rate of nonunion 24 months after a scaphoid fracture. Patients who did not use ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Smokeless tobacco use was associated with a twofold increase in nonunion risk compared with a control group.

“Tadej had a comminuted scaphoid fracture which required a small screw to realign the bone fragments. The procedure was successful and he will begin his recovery period at home “Due to the nature of ...

People often fracture or break the bones in their hands or wrists after traumatic injuries. Fractures can cause pain and swelling around the injury. Fractures can also change the position of your ...

Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Wrist pain can be caused by injuries like sprains or conditions such as tendonitis and arthritis.Treatment often includes rest, ice, and ...