Patient's question:
My cousin has been working in a construction crew for a long time. Just yesterday, while at work, he accidentally fell from a height. At the time, he put his hand on the ground, and then he heard a popping sound from his right wrist. It became immobile. When he went to the hospital, the doctor said that he had a fracture in the scaphoid bone of his right wrist. What should he do about the scaphoid fracture in his right wrist?Doctor's answer:
Generally, when a scaphoid fracture reappears on the left wrist, it is necessary to rely on imaging tests to speculate on the specific type of fracture. The treatment is primarily surgical, and patients should pay attention to postoperative rehabilitation exercises to minimize sequelae. It is recommended to consume more calcium-rich foods and supplement with vitamin D, which can promote callus growth. Pain and swelling can usually be alleviated through physical therapy and traditional Chinese medicine treatments.