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Regarding scaphoid fracture
I had bike accident 14 days ago ,so doctor told scaphoid fracture at wrist. So is it displaced or non displaced , and does my facture is hairline or major fracture? How long it is take to heal ,?? doctor recommended for 30 days plaster cast..I am attaching my x-ray
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You have scaphoid waist fracture with little displacement.
Thumb spica cast for 8 weeks.
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follow up after 8 weeks for xray and further line of management.
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Yes there is scaphoid fracture .which is undisplaced .u need to go for scaphoid cast for 2 month ..
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It will heal in 2-3 month
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Fracture of the scaphoid take 10-12 wk. to heal.
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Better to Go For CT scan wrist
It may need surgery.
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