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Fractured my scphoid a year ago, and just received surgery two weeks ago.they put a screw in. can i start trying to bend my wrist if i am careful ?
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Post Surgery: Anything having to do with post surgery instructions such as movement should be addressed by your surgeon. Every surgeon has their own specific instructions that they have found work best for their patients. Please contact your surgeon!
Answered 2/10/2015
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