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Comparatively, early surgical intervention for nondisplaced or minimally displaced scaphoid waist fractures allows for quicker return of function, but with increased risk of surgical complications and no long-term outcomes differences compared with cast immobilization. For most patients with such fractures, consideration for aggressive conservative treatment involving 6 weeks of immobilization with CT assessment to guide the need for continued casting, surgical intervention, or mobilization is advocated. Determination of union is best done with a CT scan at 6 weeks and at least 50% continuous trabecular bridging across the fracture site deemed sufficient to begin mobilization. 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