Scaphoid Fracture

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A scaphoid fracture is a very common injury usually sustained by falling on the outstretched hand. The diagnosis can be difficult as the fracture may not be visible until two weeks after the injury. An undisplaced fracture is usually treated with plaster of Paris immobilisation for six weeks. It is becoming increasingly common to advise internal fixation of the fracture, usually with a small screw, as bone healing can often be delayed especially if the fracture is displaced. Internal fixation of the fracture is carried out through a small wound and putting a screw across the fracture site (with the help of X-rays) during the operation. The wrist is then protected with a small plaster of Paris cast for six weeks whilst bone healing continues.

In the UK patients need to have their General Practitioner's permission for a referral. This can be done by means of a phone call after you have described your symptoms , your G.P. will then send a referral letter to my secretary and we will contact you. Please note the majority of Insurance Companies insist on a GP referral before you are seen.

After you have contacted your G.P. a convenient appointment will be made.
I consult at:

Sarum Road BMI Private Hospital
Wessex Nuffield Hospital
London Bridge Hospital

(For surgery locations please click here)

Any operative treatment would usually be done at Sarum Road Hospital. Emergency treatment can be carried out on any day.

My secretary can be contacted on Tel. 01962 777616. Futher contact details please click here.
If my secretary is unavailable you will receive a prompt reply to your answerphone message.

Warwick Samuel - Consultant Hand and Orthopaedic Surgeon