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Hand and finger conditions
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Scaphoid fracture

Scaphoid fracture

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Is a type of:

Fracture • Wrist injuries and disorders • Hand and finger conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Shoulder, Hand

Symptoms

Wrist pain
Hand pain
Wrist swelling
Hand swelling

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What are the tests for scaphoid fracture?

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What is the definition or description of: Scaphoid fracture?

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What are some of the complications arising from a scaphoid fracture?

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What can I do to get a screw removed post scaphoid fracture surgery?

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What do doctors do to confirm/deny if they suspect a scaphoid fracture?

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Is a scaphoid fracture serious or can I wait before having it checked out?

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Can a scaphoid fracture not show up on x-ray 6 days after the injury?

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What does it mean when a scaphoid fracture does not show on the x ray?

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Competitive swimmer with scaphoid fracture. Any tips to quickly recover?

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Competitive swimmer with scaphoid fracture. How long will it take to recover?

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When is it safe to resume playing the piano after a scaphoid fracture is healed?

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After my scaphoid fracture is healed through the screw, can I start smoking again?

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Chances for a scaphoid fracture to fully heal? Sort of cut in half but not completely, doc said it would never heal. Continually hurts. Calous on top?

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Scaphoid fracture healing time. When to re-xray it to see if it healed correctly?

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What kind of wrist exercises can I do with a scaphoid fractures?

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Might an mri miss a scaphoid fracture?

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How long will I be in a cast for a scaphoid fracture?

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How long after a scaphoid fracture can i return to school?

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Can i request a cast for a suspected scaphoid fracture even if it doesn't show on xrays?

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Should i have more pain after being put in a cast for a suspected scaphoid fracture than i did before? and if not what does this show?

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How long do you need a cast for scaphoid fracture?

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When can I play volleyball again after a scaphoid fracture?

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