Apr 19 2025HEALTH
The Hidden Symmetry of Your Wrist Bones
The scaphoid bone in the wrist has a tricky shape. This can make injuries tough to heal, sometimes leading to big problems like non-union or avascular necrosis. These issues can require complex surgeries. Doctors often use scans of the opposite wrist to plan surgeries and create custom implants. This works because our bodies are usually symmetrical. But is this true ...
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