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I have avascular nercosis of the scaphoid bone and had x rays two weeks ago that also showed fragmentation of my wrist what does this mean. an treatm
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Depends why: It depends why you have avascular necrosis. The scaphoid bone is an atypical spot to be suffering from this malady. Many things can cause weakening of your bones such as chronic steroid use, cancer treatments, alchoholism and other rare diseases. The treatment will vary based on the cause.
Answered 5/12/2014
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