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Conservative management of scaphoid fracture is witch cast |
Usually a thumb spica Long arm cast then short arm cast IP3 with slight extension and radial deviation
The literature demonstrates there is no difference between long arm cast ensure Tom cast or even whether the thumb is included however particular with hyperactive patients it can be very important to have the extra stability |
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Surgical management for scaphoids fracture |
Or if with bone graft and Herbert screw or russe technique Is to mobilise for 4 to 16 weeks in cast also says with IP free until bone union |
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Complications of a scaphoid fracture |
Non-union then snack Wrist
Carpal ligament injuries and instability
Delayed diagnosis
Normal anatomical alignment not restored
Persistent pain
Slack rest |
