scaphoid in A Sentence

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    Scaphoid, lunar and central are distinct.

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    What is a Scaphoid fracture and what is the usual cause?

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    A Scaphoid fracture usually heals well if it is diagnosed correctly and treated early.

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    The cast is usually worn for 6-12 weeks until the Scaphoid bone heals.

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    A Scaphoid break(fracture) will usually heal well if it is recognised and treated early.

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    However, about 2 in every 10 Scaphoid fractures may not be seen on X-ray at first.

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    Sometimes, at this time, it is still not clear whether you have had a Scaphoid fracture.

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    This occurs when the fragments of the Scaphoid bone heal in an incorrect position- for example, at a slight angle.

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    This means that the Scaphoid will not be able to heal properly and part of the Scaphoid bone'dies', collapses and breaks up.

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    Commonly you will fracture only your Scaphoid bone but sometimes other bones around the wrist area may be broken at the same time.

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    Scaphoid fractures may be non-displaced(the fragments of the broken bone haven't moved out of position) or displaced(there is some movement of the bone fragments).

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    A doctor will usually suspect a Scaphoid break(fracture) by the mechanism of the injury that has happened- for example, a fall on to an outstretched hand.

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    Also, when they examine your wrist and hand, there is a specific point where you are likely to be tender if you have a Scaphoid fracture.

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    So, there is a risk that if you have a fracture in this area, it can sometimes stop the blood supply to part of the Scaphoid bone, leaving part of the bone without a blood supply.

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