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What Is The Treatment For Scaphoid Fracture?

I had a query scaiphoid fracture original X-ray clear but clinical symptoms present 2 week follow up clear was told to gradually reduce wearing of splint however since doing so I have now got increased pain at base of thumb area , aching and occasional pins and needles . Is there a chance it may still be broken if X-rays did not pick it up?
Thu, 16 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case. Scaphoid fractures are difficult to unite. If you are still having pain in wrist than I would recommend you to get CT scan of the wrist to see if there is still fracture non union.
If there is non union than you might need surgery to take care of this fracture. I would recommend you to not to delay this as there is chances of avascular necrosis of the scaphoid leading to wrist arthritis.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.
let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
thanks
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What Is The Treatment For Scaphoid Fracture?

Hello, I have studied your case. Scaphoid fractures are difficult to unite. If you are still having pain in wrist than I would recommend you to get CT scan of the wrist to see if there is still fracture non union. If there is non union than you might need surgery to take care of this fracture. I would recommend you to not to delay this as there is chances of avascular necrosis of the scaphoid leading to wrist arthritis. I hope this answer will be useful for you. let me know if there is any other follow up questions. thanks