Question - Fracture - navicular, carpal, closed

by Nikolay
(Brooklyn NY)

For how long does the wrist have to be immobilized?

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Jul 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Depends on how it heals
by: Bart - SII

Generally, 6-8 weeks for good healing.

The navicular has a tendency to go non-union, or to heal at a slower rate, so sometimes 8 weeks is not long enough. It is dependent upon where the fracture is in the carpal bone.

Bart

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