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Is It Safe To Have Bone Graft Placed Inside The Left Wrist Scaphoid?

Hello Doctor/s My name is Luke and I am a 21 year old male. I am inquiring today in regards to a bone graft placed into my right wristed scaphoid. I suffered an impact about 2-3 years ago that left it fractured. The bone had been dying so the doctor had recommended putting a vascuralized graft from the local wrist bone to aid circulation to get the bone alive again. It has been about 3 days now since the operation and I can type and write and there is little to no pain, with the cast of course. This is something that I have been researching extensively to try and gain an understanding on my odds of full recovery and union of the bone to avoid osteo-arthritis. So I will ask my question now : Is it possible that excessive masturbation can disrupt this process? As a former athlete I researched this to find information on fluctuating calcium levels that I need for bone health and recovery. Also, it seems to generally release a lot of energy, of course everything should be in moderation, but could this have a seriouis effect? Also, while I have you here, I have read that in compliant patients, there is a recover percentage of anywhere between 70-85, are my odds increased because I am young and healthy? Thank you very much for your time, and I am very appreciative to have this resource at my disposal, Best Regards, Luke
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

X-ray or CT scan is needed for proper guidance. It takes approximately 6 weeks for union from the day of surgery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Is It Safe To Have Bone Graft Placed Inside The Left Wrist Scaphoid?

Hi, X-ray or CT scan is needed for proper guidance. It takes approximately 6 weeks for union from the day of surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon