Fracture of Scaphoid Bone of Wrist
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the scaphoid bone of wrist.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the base of the thumb
- Swelling in the base of the thumb
- Loss of ROM in the wrist and thumb
- Bruising
- Pain with gripping
Causes:
- Fall on an outstretched hand
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Sports collisions
Treatment:
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Wrist Flexor Stretch At Wall
Wrist Extensor Stretch At Wall
Soft Tissue Mobilization Wrist And Hand
Phase 2
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Phase 3
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Eccentric Wrist Extension
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