SWIFFT Infographic 2 (IMAGE) National Institute for Health Research Caption A summary of the SWIFFT study which finds that for a scaphoid waist fracture of the wrist, a plaster cast should be used first and if the fracture doesn't heal it should be fixed with a screw. Credit University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.