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Hairline fracture of scaphoid
Hlw Doc, 5days back I fell down from outstretched hand while playing football.i did x-ray a hairline fractured is seen which is undisplaced.what would be it's management ND how long?
I am using wrist splint.is it required POP?
Do I have to take meds like calcium?
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X Ray quality is not good. Consult orthopaedic doctor there. Treatment depends on where is the fracture
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Hi. Apply a scaphoid slab that is a temporary plaster and repeat xray after one week if the fracture is the same place then apply complete scaphoid cast for 6 weeks. This should suffice. But scaphoid bone may go for non union despite doing this but chances are less.
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Though it is hair line crack it can become fracture scaphoid in real sense if Not protected by scaphoid cast plaster so be careful
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