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News

eOrthopod News brings you the latest information gathered from scientific journals, medical conferences and interviews with health care providers. Browse the latest information available about conditions and procedures involving the bones, muscles and joints.

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End of the Road for Scapholunate Instability 4 weeks 2 days ago 110
Wrist Replacement or Fusion? 5 weeks 3 days ago 140
Case Series of Wrist TFCC Repair 10 weeks 3 days ago 268
What to Tell Patients About Treatment for Wrist Fractures 19 weeks 5 days ago 246
Complete Review of Scapholunate (Wrist) Instability 27 weeks 3 days ago 351
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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? eOrthopod FAQs brings you the answers to common questions about conditions and procedures involving the bones, muscles and joints. Browse the database of questions or use the search tool to find the information you need.

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What's the standard treatment for a wrist fracture involving the scaphoid bone? I'm asking because that's what my 27-year-old son has been diagnosed with after taking a bad fall. He's too old for me (his mother) to tell him what to do but that doesn't mean I don't check out what's happening for my own piece of mind. 5 days 5 hours ago 4
I've heard doctors say we shouldn't rely on the Internet for medical information but sometimes it helps. I'll tell you my situation. I fell and injured my wrist and had an X-ray that showed a "crack" and "slight" shift of the scaphoid wrist bone. Suddenly, I'm scheduled for surgery to pin the bone. A quick search of the internet and I found some information that suggested all I needed was a cast. Long story short: I took myself to another surgeon who confirmed what I found. No surgery. End of story. Sometimes the Internet does make a difference! 5 days 5 hours ago 4
I just saw the X-rays that explain why my wrist hurts so much. One bone (the scaphoid) goes one way while the bone next to it goes another way. All I know is the wrist hurts all the time. My job requires heavy loading so I keep aggravating it. I know I'm headed for surgery but what can they really do? Will the surgery hold up at work? 4 weeks 2 days ago 45
I am a lady weight-lifter with a serious problem. I tore the interosseous membrane of my left wrist and now the bones in there shift around. I never know when I'm going to have a pain free day for lifting. I can't decide if I should go for a repair of the problem or just have the wrist fused. What do you advise? 4 weeks 2 days ago 47
I can't figure out what to do. I have pretty bad wrist arthritis in my good hand (right side). I'm only able to type with two fingers (hunt and peck method) but the worst is trying to do chores around the house or get dressed. I'm embarrassed to say I can't even manage the bathroom very well. The surgeon I saw suggested either a wrist fusion or joint replacement. Which is better? I don't know how to choose between them. 5 weeks 3 days ago 50

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