If the injury involved a cut, medical evaluation is particularly important - check whether or not a tetanus shot, antibiotics or other treatment is needed. Depending on the problem, a therapist can be very helpful in providing a protective splint and supervising special exercises to improve movement and strength. Wrist and finger stiffness is a very common problem after this injury, and therapy can be the step which makes all of the difference. Confirm that this is the problem. X-rays are usually needed to show exactly what the problem is.
Treatment really depends on the type of break.
There are many different types of surgery, and treatment must be tailored to fit not only the break but other factors which affect the healing process. There are many different techniques to fix scaphoid fractures. If the break is more than a few months old, it is usually necessary to put a bone graft into the space created by the ends of the bones grinding against each other. Regardless of treatment, recovery takes a surprisingly long time - six to twelve months is typical. Pain, fatigability, and loss of grip strength are a nuisance in about half of people with this type of injury.