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Had orif/bone graft for scaphoid fracture (nonunion & avn). it's almost one year since op and i have develop arthritis and limited mov. afraid 2nd op?

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

2nd opinion: There is a continuum of arthritis associated with scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse. It's imperative that you see a hand surgeon. There are different procedures that they can do at early phases of the disease process, so the earlier the better.

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Answered 12/18/2014

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A member asked:

Had orif/bone graft for scaphoid fracture (nonunion & avn). it's almost one year since op and i have develop arthritis and limited mov. afraid 2nd op?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Blake Miller answered

Dr Namey and another doctor agreed

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