Thumb Spica Brace in Treatment of the Suspected Scaphoid Fracture

Abstract

Objec:tive: Suspected Scaphoid fractures are common problems in medical practice, which account for countless work-hours losses each year. This was a prospective study that was performed on 51 patients with suspected Scaphoid fracture in Doctor Shariati and Shahid Moaieri hospitals within eight months. Materials & Methods: The patients were treated with removable thumb splint and weekly physical examination. Results: We found that 90% of immobilizations were unnecessary and removable brace and weekly examination. Conclusion: Early rehabilitation can reduce the immobilization time in more than half of our patients.

Keywords

• Suspected scaphoid fracture
• Thumb splint
• Brace