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Broken scaphoid, had a cast for 4 weeks and soccer is on in 26 days what are the chances of me being able to play ? i'm 17

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Chances are good. : But I would listen to the doctor who is in charge of your treatment. It takes bones approx 6 weeks to heal give or take two week in either direction...

Answered 6/3/2015

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A member asked:

Broken scaphoid, had a cast for 4 weeks and soccer is on in 26 days what are the chances of me being able to play ? i'm 17

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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