How long do people wait for a fractured scaphoid to be diagnosed?

Answer #1

It depends on the severity of the fracture, and what method of diagnosis is used (MRI is more effective than X-ray). If the bone isnt displased, its hard to pick up on an early x-ray, so its common to assume its a fracture if the area is tender and swollen, even with a negative x-ray. A later x-ray may be able to confirm whether there is a fracture more clearly. Its pretty important with a scaphoid fractre to have it treated early.

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