6 studies (363 patients) examining outcomes of surgical and nonsurgical treatments of undisplaced or minimally displaced scaphoid waist fractures were evaluated through pairwise meta-analysis. An additional 3 trials were also identified for inclusion in a network meta-analysis. Following assessments of fracture union, complications, range of motion, grip strength, and osteoarthritis between patients who underwent either surgical or non-surgical treatment, there was a non-significant trend to increased union with surgical treatment. However this method of treatment was also associated with a higher risk of complications.