Scaphoid fractures can occur in children and adults. Non-operative treatment typically consists of a short arm thumb spica cast that immobil

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Typically occurs with a blunt trauma to the hand, usually from swinging a baseball bat, tennis racquet or golf club. The injury can also occ

Under certain circumstances an athlete may be able to play with a fractured wrist with the appropriate protection. As expected, this will va

Typically occurs with a direct force to the wrist, usually from a fall on an outstretched hand. In kids, we typically will see the injury oc

Generally speaking in orthopedics, we use the two terms interchangeably, so I would say there is no difference between the two terms with re