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I have non union scalphoid bone with psuedo joint formarion , and i want to cure that disesases without surgery ? can it is possible
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Scaphoid Non-Union: A scaphoid fracture frequently goes on to non-union (or non-healing) because of the bone's poor blood supply. The scaphoid is an important bone of your wrist and if left un-healed it can lead to arthritis in your wrist. It is unlikely to heal without surgery.
Answered 9/5/2017
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