Question 1

what is healing time for scaphoid fracture?

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8 t0 12 weeksA: Depend upon location and  quality of the fx.Usually is between 8 to 12 weeks for uncomplicated fx.Assuming you are referring to the wrist.

Question 2

what is the typical healing time for a fractured scaphoid?

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Scaphoid fracture: This depends on the level of the fracture through the scaphoid and if you have surgery or not. Nonoperative distal waist-3 months, mid waist-4 months, proximal waist-5 months. Surgical treatment usually has a healing time of 3 months. These are severe injuries which should be managed by your orthopaedic hand surgeon.

Question 3

what is the average healing time for a scaphoid fracture in the wrist?

Accepted Answer

6-10 weeks: Scaphoid fractures take a very long time to heal due to its poor blood supply. Cast or splint immobilization is often needed for a prolonged period if these injuries are treated non-operatively.

Question 4

how long is the healing time for a fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depends on where in the scaphoid but generally 8-16hurt weeks.

Question 5

what is the treatment for scaphoid fracture?

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Non-op & surgery: If the scaphoid fracture is only minimally displaced, it has a good chance to heal in a cast. The cast needs to go out over the thumb. Sometimes it needs to go up over the elbow too. If your doctor thinks that it won't heal in a cast, a screw can be put across it in the hope of making it heal better and/or faster.

Question 6

will pot prevent my scaphoid fracture from healing?

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Unlikely: But recreational use of pot not recommended.

Question 7

are there any good treatment options for a scaphoid fracture that has been untreated for 15 years?

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Depends on a number: of factors, like what symptoms you have; how does the wrist look and feel; any other symptoms; any arthritis you have;  is it dominant side; the condition of the skin and soft tissues; 
See your Orthopod and he'll do what is the best treatment for you. You might have a 2nd opinion. 
 Without examining you &amp; having benefit of XRays, it'll be difficult to give you any OPTIONS.
Good Luck.

Question 8

sir i have a wrist fracture (scaphoid maybe) from almost 2 months and i have been wondering that if masturbation slows down the healing process or not also how can i make a speedy recovery ?

Accepted Answer

: Masturbation will not affect healing. You can not hasten the healing.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 9

i had a scaphoid fracture 12 years ago, which got fixed with a screw and vascularized graft. i refractured the bone this week. how might the graft and the screw (it's still in there) affect the recovery? will it help or hinder proper healing?

Accepted Answer

: The presence of a screw and graft will definitely complicate the picture depending on the degree of involvement in the fracture. Your best resource will be the hand surgeon who reconstructed it first if still in practice and available.

Question 10

can i smoke pure weed or vape weed with a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in my  wrist. cigarettes is forbidden for the nicotine in it but i think weed has medical benefits for bone healing? but can i vape or smoke it ?

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Negative effect: While eating Cannabis instead of smoking it reduces the risks associated with taking a toxin into your lungs amid smoke, it does not remove the effects of cannabinoids on blood vessels. Cannabinoids are known to cause hardening/blockage of small blood vessels which can increase stroke risk in any organ system. Decreased blood flow to extremities can dramatically slow the healing of fractures.

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I had a scaphoid fracture 12 years ago, which got fixed with a screw and vascularized graft. i refractured the bone this week. how might the graft and the screw (it's still in there) affect the recovery? will it help or hinder proper healing?

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Can i smoke pure weed or vape weed with a non-displaced scaphoid fracture in my wrist. cigarettes is forbidden for the nicotine in it but i think weed has medical benefits for bone healing? but can i vape or smoke it ?

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