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How Can A Scaphoid Fracture Be Treated?
I got scaphoid fracture on November2016 and got pop for 4 weeks,after completion of this spell looking new X-ray doctor said it is uniting fracture scaphoid and told me to give fully rest to the hand and come after 6 months.After 6 months new X-ray said Delayed union fracture scaphoid.Now doctor said that it will take time.I am not able to understand that how much time it will take while it has already 7 months.please guide me. Thanks
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Delayed fracture union usually occurs due to improper immobilization of fracture site.
Management of delayed fracture union may require surgery also.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Delayed fracture union usually occurs due to improper immobilization of fracture site.
Management of delayed fracture union may require surgery also.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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