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Scaphoid

The name scaphoid stands both for a bone in the hand and a bone in the foot. In order to keep the confusion small, the medical term is Os Scaphoideum and Os Naviculare, whereby the Scaphoid is the bone in the hand and the Os Naviculare is the bone in the foot. The scaphoid in … Scaphoid

Scaphoid fracture in the foot

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 … Scaphoid fracture in the foot

Therapy | Scaphoid fracture in the foot

Therapy A scaphoid fracture is usually treated conservatively. If the bones have not shifted against each other and do not restrict the movement of the foot, a plaster cast is applied. This immobilizes the foot for several weeks in everyday life to prevent the fracture from worsening and to ensure healing. Physiotherapy can be performed … Therapy | Scaphoid fracture in the foot