Can you still move your hand with a scaphoid fracture?
It might take a few weeks for your symptoms to improve. Depending on which type of surgery you had to repair your scaphoid fracture, you should be able to start moving again in a few weeks. If you experience intense pain that doesn’t get better, contact your healthcare provider right away.
Which examination is the most accurate in a suspected scaphoid fracture?
Bone scintigraphy and MRI have equally high sensitivity and high diagnostic value for excluding scaphoid fracture; however, MRI is more specific and better for confirming scaphoid fracture.
What does scaphoid fracture feel like?
Scaphoid fractures usually cause pain and swelling in the anatomic snuffbox and on the thumb side of the wrist. The pain may be severe when you move your thumb or wrist, or when you try to pinch or grasp something. Unless your wrist is deformed, it might not be obvious that your scaphoid bone is broken.
How do you rule out a scaphoid fracture?
A scaphoid fracture is usually diagnosed by an x-ray of the wrist. However, x-rays do not always show scaphoid fractures. A break in the bone that cannot be seen on x-ray yet is called an “occult” fracture.
Will a CT scan show a scaphoid fracture?
CT is an accurate and reliable source of imaging to diagnose scaphoid fractures and has been shown to be more sensitive than bone scintigraphy (sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predicted value of CT is 100% compared to 78%, 90%, 78% and 90%, respectively, for bone scintigraphy).
Should I sleep with my splint on?
Sleep. After injury or surgery pain and the discomfort of your cast or splint can make it difficult to sleep. It is also recommended to try to keep your arm elevated but this positioning can also make it more difficult to get a good night’s sleep.
How to speed up your recovery from a scaphoid fracture?
Lifting,carrying,pushing,or pulling more than one pound of weight
What you should know about scaphoid fractures?
– Pain – Bruising – Swelling – Inability to move joints – Tenderness – Obvious deformities
What to expect after scaphoid fractures?
Scaphoid fractures tend to take longer to heal than other breaks. You may have to wear a cast or splint for up to 6 months. You will visit with your doctor throughout the recovery process, and the doctor may change recommendations based on how you’re healing.
What are the symptoms of a scaphoid fracture?
pain on the thumb side of the wrist