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How long can i wait to go to the hospital for a scaphoid fracture?
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Days, not weeks: If you know you have a scaphoid fracture, you should see an orthopaedic surgeon asap as it may require surgery. Scaphoid fractures are notoriously slow to heal, and if the fracture is not addressed appropriately, it can lead to chronic wrist pain and arthritis. Make sure you see an orthopaedic surgeon asap!
Answered 11/19/2011
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Yesterday: Do not wait. The sooner your see a hand specialist the better chance you have of healing of the bone. Wait and you run the risk of a non-union and more difficult surgery. Please go see your doctor! soon..............Yesterday, or at least when his office opens, preferably.
Answered 1/5/2019
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FU as soon as possib: If you truly have a scaphoid fracture, the earlier treatment is started the quicker they heal -.
Answered 12/9/2012
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