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Time of healing after scaphoid surgery , screw and one pin, and cast. what kind of exercise should i do with my hand while in cast?
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Talk to surgeon: Scaphoid surgeries are notorious for troubled healing ask your surgeon.
Answered 12/19/2020
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8-12 weeks: Depending on the age of the fracture, fracture position, your health, this fracture with surgery can take 8-12 weeks to heal. Sometimes longer. Ask your doctor about exercises - at the very least moving the fingers for light activities is encouraged -.
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