A member asked:

I recently found out i broke the navicular bone in my wrist. am i doomed to have wrist pain forever?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

No: The navicular or scaphoid bone fracture can lead to chronic pain and wrist degeneration if not appropriately treated. However with appropriate treatment such as: casting, bone stimulation, open reduction, bone grafting, vascular bone grafting and soft tissue repair, these issues can be prevented. Seek care with a fellowship trained hand surgeon.

Answered 1/21/2014

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