What are the risks of navicular bone necrosis after 20 years?
Disease description:
My maternal grandfather has had scaphoid necrosis for 20 years and has never received treatment. What are the potential complications of untreated scaphoid necrosis for 20 years?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
A 20-year history of navicular osteonecrosis can impair local joint mobility and cause severe pain. Patients with navicular osteonecrosis of this duration are advised to undergo surgical intervention as early as possible. Procedures such as bone grafting with fusion or navicular excision can effectively improve the condition. During treatment, patients must practice careful local wound care and avoid trauma, which could hinder recovery.
