Injury protocol

Scaphoid fracture (Wrist)

Scaphoid fracture (Wrist) needs a staged plan that matches tissue healing, pain behavior, and progressive rehab loading in the wrist.

Condition summary

Category: Bone Injury

Body region: Wrist

Common in: Falls, Contact trauma, Load spikes, Wrist, Bone

Recovery phases

Protected healing (0-6 weeks)

Goals: Reduce irritability in Scaphoid fracture (Wrist), Protect tissue quality and appetite, Build the next rehab step safely

Nutrition focus: Protein, Calcium, Vitamin D, Consistent overall energy intake

Meal examples: Fortified oats with milk and fruit / Beans and rice with yogurt / Fish or tofu with potatoes and greens

Reload and return (6+ weeks)

Goals: Progress loading tolerance for Scaphoid fracture (Wrist), Restore movement confidence and function, Prepare for return to work, sport, or daily activity

Nutrition focus: Protein, Calcium, Vitamin D, Consistent overall energy intake

Meal examples: Fortified oats with milk and fruit / Beans and rice with yogurt / Fish or tofu with potatoes and greens

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