Scaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid bone is part of the 7 carpal bones, being the one that fractures the most of this set of bones. 15% of acute wrist traumas occur in the scaphoid, being more frequent in young patients between 15 and 30 years old. How the fracture of the scaphoid bone occurs? It occurs when you […]
Bennett fracture
Bennett`s fracture affects the trapeziometacarpal joint, which is at the base of the thumb, it is part of the anatomical snuffbox and is characterized as an articular fracture. A Bennet`s fracture is caused by high-energy traumas, they are not as frequent, but they should be suspected when a patient has a trauma in the hand […]
Injury of the Scapholunate Ligament
The scapholunate ligament is part of the 24 bones and 24 ligaments in the wrist. Its function is to connect the scaphoid bone with the lunate and allow them to move in a coordinated and synchronous way, without the bones rubbing or touching as much when objects are moved or carried with the hand. If […]
