Understanding and Managing Scaphoid Fractures: A Patient's Guide
Closed fracture of the carpal bones in the hand? I fell while playing basketball and used my hand to break the fall, resulting in a bone injury. I went to the Tri-Service General Hospital in Keelung and had an X-ray done. They told me I have a closed fracture of the lunate bone. ...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, if it's convenient for you, please visit our hospital (Keelung Hospital) for a consultation. Through a physical examination and X-ray imaging, I will be able to provide you with further recommendations more easily![Read More] Understanding and Managing Scaphoid Fractures: A Patient's Guide
Managing Wrist Ligament Laxity After Scaphoid Fracture Healing
Laxity of the adjacent wrist ligaments following a fracture? After healing from a scaphoid fracture in the wrist (without surgery), the ulnar and palmar ligaments near the wrist have become lax, causing painful movement of the load-bearing cartilage. Since you are engaged in heav...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In addition to rehabilitation, there doesn't seem to be any specific methods. If the ligaments are indeed very lax, using braces for stabilization or protection may help improve the situation. Furthermore, it may be advisable to consult a physician to see if surgical interve...[Read More] Managing Wrist Ligament Laxity After Scaphoid Fracture Healing
Do I Need Surgery for My Wrist Pain After a Scaphoid Fracture?
Questions after a fracture? Hello Doctor, I had a scaphoid fracture last year, and after treatment, the fracture has healed. Currently, the range of motion in my wrist has mostly returned. The fracture was treated non-surgically, but I now feel that the triangular fibrocartilage ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Scaphoid fractures are among the most difficult bones in the human body to heal! If immobilized in a cast for an extended period, they often do not heal properly. If there is any displacement of the bone, surgical fixation is necessary. Typically, X-rays can only reveal the fract...[Read More] Do I Need Surgery for My Wrist Pain After a Scaphoid Fracture?
Understanding Wrist Injuries: Navigating Scaphoid Fractures and Treatment Options
Wrist injury due to sports trauma from falling and landing on the hands? Hello, Doctor. Today I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei to see an orthopedic specialist. I injured my wrist several months ago. Initially, my wrist was very swollen, and I couldn't bend it up ...
Dr. Xu Zhaoren Reply:
Scaphoid fractures typically have a slow healing process, usually requiring at least several months for recovery, often treated with cast immobilization.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Injuries: Navigating Scaphoid Fractures and Treatment Options
Understanding Vascularized Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Fractures
Vascularized bone grafting Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right wrist for over two years. I have seen many doctors who said there was no bone injury and that it was a ligament strain. Recently, one doctor finally diagnosed it as a scaphoid fracture, but due to ...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Readers, The diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture relies on the patient's history, symptoms, and X-ray examinations. Scaphoid fractures can be difficult to detect on standard anteroposterior and lateral X-rays due to overlapping images, often requiring special angled X-ray...[Read More] Understanding Vascularized Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Fractures
Understanding Scaphoid Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
Scaphoid fracture of the wrist? I have had a scaphoid fracture in my wrist for over three months, but it has not healed yet. I do not want surgery, and the doctor mentioned that younger individuals tend to heal better. The extent of my fracture is not visible from the top view, b...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A scaphoid fracture typically takes three to six months to heal, and once fully healed, there should be no pain. The healing of the fracture depends on the location of the injury and whether proper reduction and stabilization (either through casting or surgical fixation) were per...[Read More] Understanding Scaphoid Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips