The scaphoid is one of the 8 small bones located inside your wrist. The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured wrist bone and is located below your thumb. Scaphoid fracture is sometimes diagnosed late because it is hard to see on imaging. It can be a slow healing fracture due to a poor blood supply. Scaphoid fracture usually occurs after a fall onto your extended wrist but can happen with other trauma such as during sport. Symptoms usually include a deep dull ache, wrist swelling, pain when gripping or pinching, and sometimes bruising. Your therapist can assess the integrity of your scaphoid and will refer you for imaging if they suspect scaphoid fracture.