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Scaphoid Fracture
Please tell is my Scaphoid fracture Healed?? I have used POP cast for 5 weeks and accident happened before 7 weeks . I am attaching both x-ray. Please tell me about my progress??
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Avoid weight bearing activities on affected wrist
Continue calcium supplements for next 3 months
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Your follow up x rays show healed scaphoid fracture
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Do physiotherapy for ur wrist
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Fracture scaphoid is notorious for delayed healing.
Kindly keep the plaster cast for at least 10-12 wks.
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Very difficult to opine based on only scans.
Book an appointment with me for detailed discussion.
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It is very difficult to identify on a single view. In case you have persistent pain at the wrist a CT scan should be done at 6-8 weeks following initial injury
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
In healing phase
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Dr. Vikram Mhaskar
Orthopedic Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Delhi
1C zz,2
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