Definition
Besides the typical scaphoid fracture of the wrist, a fracture of the foot is also possible. The scaphoid bone of the foot is called “Os naviculare” in the technical language and is located between the talus and the sphenoid bones of the first two toes on the side of the big toe. A fracture of the scaphoid bone of the foot occurs rarely, but more rarely than a scaphoid fracture of the hand. In fractures of the foot, apart from the toes, mainly the talus and the heel bone are affected; fractures of the small tarsal bones are unusual.
Causes
Fractures of the scaphoid at the foot are often caused by direct violent impact on the area of the bone. They are often targeted blows with blunt objects or accidents such as a strong impact against a projection. Also falls or unfortunate twisting and kicking of the foot can cause fractures of the smaller bones of the foot. Since the scaphoid is a very small bone and offers hardly any surface for fractures, the violent impact must be targeted at the bone. It is not uncommon for the bones to be pre-damaged by bone inflammation or osteoporosis, which causes instability of the bones.
Symptoms
Immediately after the fracture, there is usually localized pain on the inside of the foot. The foot can swell, become warm and hurt when touched or moved. In addition, bruising may occur, causing the affected area around the scaphoid to turn a visible red color on the outside.
The swelling and pain are accompanied by a loss of function, making it difficult to walk and walk. These symptoms can also be a severe bruise. Depending on the severity of the scaphoid fracture, the fracture can be palpated or slight deformations can occur. In order to be able to distinguish a bruise from a fracture with certainty, the only thing that helps is an X-ray. This usually allows the fractures to be identified and a reliable diagnosis to be made.
