Scaphoid Fracture Compensation Claims

If you have suffered because the diagnosis of your scaphoid fracture was either missed or delayed, we can help you to secure compensation to help get your life back on track. At JMW, our legal experts have years of experience in successfully recovering compensation in cases of scaphoid fracture medical negligence.

To speak to a solicitor about your scaphoid fracture misdiagnosis claim, call us on on 0345 872 6666 or leave your details via our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.

How JMW Can Help

Our professional and friendly team provides comprehensive advice that is easy to understand, and we will guide you through the entire process, providing support at every stage. We take a proactive approach to every case we take on and will keep you updated throughout proceedings.

The team, headed by leading medical negligence solicitor Eddie Jones, is highly regarded throughout the UK with members on the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) solicitors panel and the Law Society’s specialist panel for clinical negligence solicitors.

Medical Negligence Relating to Scaphoid Fractures

This type of fracture is difficult to locate on an X-ray and it is not uncommon for a scaphoid fracture to be mistaken for a sprained wrist. However, a scaphoid fracture should be suspected when there is pain and tenderness in the hollow space between the base of the thumb and the wrist.

Failure to immobilise the wrist or undertake corrective surgery within a few days can often lead to a poor outcome for the injury as the fracture can displace.

Although the majority of scaphoid fractures are diagnosed successfully, in an unfortunate minority of cases, diagnosis is missed because of errors by medical professionals. At JMW, we have handled a wide variety of cases of this type, with patients suffering from a range of different problems that can lead to the following:

• Poor mobility in the wrist
• Stiffness of the wrist
• Pain in the wrist
• Development of arthritis in the wrist
• Avascular necrosis (death of the bone)

Failure to diagnose a fracture of this type can have a huge impact on the life of the victim, potentially leading to long-term disability that can affect their ability to work. This is why making a claim for compensation is important, as it can help to considerably improve your quality of life.

FAQs About Scaphoid Fracture Compensation Claims

What is a scaphoid fracture?

The scaphoid bone is a small carpal bone located in the thumb side of the wrist, and fracturing this bone typically occurs when there is a fall with hyperextension where the hand is forced backwards as you fall to the ground. Fractures can also occur if you receive a direct blow to your hand or your hand is used frequently in an activity, such as gymnastics.

There are two types of scaphoid fracture:

• Non-displaced, which is when the fragments of the broken bone have not moved out of position
• Displaced, which is when there is still some movement of the bone fragments

What are the symptoms of a scaphoid fracture?

If you suffer a scaphoid fracture, you may experience the following:

• Pain in the part of the hand between the base of the thumb and the wrist
• Swelling in the hand
• Pain when moving the wrist or thumb
• Pain when attempting to grip hold of an object