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I have been in a cast for 6 weeks for fractured scaphoid i fell and am in a lot of pain my cast comes off next week will i end up in another cast?
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Possibly: Scaphoid fractures are casted for longer periods of time because they don't heal as well as other bones.
Answered 9/7/2012
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It depends: It depends on the fracture location, displacement, and your health. On average scaphoid fractures take 3 months to heal so it is likely you will be immobilized further.
Answered 1/26/2015
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