Does scaphoid fracture cause swelling?

Does scaphoid fracture cause swelling?

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 long does swelling last after wrist surgery?

Swelling: You’ll notice swelling for the first week after surgery which is a normal response. Reducing swelling will help speed up the recovery process while also minimizing your pain.

What is the most common complication of scaphoid fracture?

Avascular necrosis is common complication of a scaphoid fracture (in around 30% of cases), with its risk increasing the more proximal the fracture. Non-union is the bone failing to heal properly, most commonly due to a poor blood supply.

How long does a scaphoid fracture take to heal after surgery?

If successful, a patient can expect to begin to play sports or engage in other physical activities within 10 to 12 weeks of surgery. Healing: A splint should be kept on the injured wrist for approximately 8 to 12 weeks, and there should be clear evidence of union before its removal.

What is the fastest way to heal a broken scaphoid?

1. Advance therapy with gentle AROM of the wrist and gentle opposition and flexion/extension exercises to the thumb.
2. Continue elbow and shoulder exercises.
3. Remove the short-arm cast at 6 weeks if the fracture appears to be radiographically healed.
4. Use a wrist splint for protection.

How long should my hand be swollen after surgery?

Swelling is natural after surgery for the first week. Reducing swelling helps speed recovery and will lessen your pain.

Can you work with a fractured scaphoid?

Your fracture should unite over a 6-8 week period but it can often be 3 months before you can return to heavy manual work. The fracture can take even longer to heal and patience may be required.

What do you need to know about scaphoid fracture surgery?

Scaphoid fracture surgery: what you need to know 1 Moving the bones back into place. 2 Fixing the bones together. 3 Grafting new bone.

Can a broken wrist be the same as a scaphoid fracture?

Most people with a scaphoid fracture (which is the same as a broken wrist) will have pain and/or swelling along the thumb side of the wrist within days following a fall. Because there is no visible deformity and no difficulty with motion, many people with this injury assume that it is a wrist sprain.

What does it mean to have a scaphoid non-union fracture?

This might include the insertion of a screw or pins (Figure 3). A scaphoid non-union fracture refers to a wrist fracture that is failing to heal. A fracture that is healing more slowly than expected is a “delayed union” fracture. If the scaphoid fracture is not healing, you may or may not continue to have symptoms.

Do you need a cast after scaphoid surgery?

After the scaphoid surgery is completed, the wrist will still need to be placed into a cast. It will still be necessary for you to keep the wrist stabilized and not use it so that it has enough time to heal properly.