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I broke my scaphoid 3 month ago , it has been kept under pop cast for 2 month .They took it off 3 days back .. I have adviced to do some physiotherapy to get my movement back and strengthening muscles . Is there be any issue to ride two wheeler . Doctor strictly advice not to drive for 1 month but I like to drive
user70010
Hovis
Update on my scaphoid break.
10 days in a splint
4 weeks in a fibreglass cast
They took it off last friday, so 10 days ago. It hurt like crazy and I couldn't move wrist without agonizing pain. I was convinced it was still broken but the doctor told me otherwise.
I'm pretty ticked off with the hospital though as they said they would write to me with a an appointment to start my rehab, which they didn't. Have shouted at them now and have an appointment for tomorrow.
Despite this, I decided to do my own rehab despite the pain, forcing into flexion side to side and forward and backwards. Also have been squeezing a tennis ball diligently. I started doing this a day after the cast came off.
Now I can pretty much do everything, I think I have about 90% range of motion back. The doctor told me not to ride the bike for 4 weeks and not to do any boxing for 6 weeks. However I started riding a few days ago and it doesnt hurt. I personally feel it has been helping my recovery as it is exercising it. I can't do any push ups or put any significant amount of weight on my palm yet, but I'm sure that will come soon.
Have to say I have been pleasantly surprised by my recovery. Scaphoid fracture recoveries don't have to be as bad as some of the internet stories might suggest!