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Scaphoid fractured
I have fractured my left hand Scaphoid for two months and there’s no healing between the two pieces of a Scaphoid. It’s took me on months and one week to know my Scaphoid is fractured. Hospital doctor
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Scaphoid is a important bone in wrist joint.
It is well know for Avascular necrosis following fractures at waist because of its precarious blood supply.
Special implant have been developed for scaphoid fixation called Herbert Screws.(headless)
Next Steps
Consult Orthopaedic Surgeon for early intervention i.e. open reduction, screw fixation and bone grafting to ensure union.
Share x-rays and MRI.
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Displaced fractures can lead to late osteoarthritis,pain at wrist joint.
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