A member asked:

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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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

If non displaced: ; diagnosed right away ; casted, there's a good chance it will heal but the length of time may b as long as 18 mos. Some hand surgeons will perform an open reduction and internal fixation (orif) ; do get faster union, but not 100%. Also casting may not heal ; need orif ;@ times bone grafting. Talk over the options with ur hand surgeon.

Answered 2/12/2014

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