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Barton Fracture

2022-04-08 22:51:53
Dear Dr. Come across with bike accident last week, wrist got injured stuck between accelerator n mirror. Initially hand was swollen with mild pain. Took X-ray last night n found barton fracture. Could you please refer to attached X-ray with your fruitful expertise on - surgery (plate)  needed / any other recommendations. This is my first fracture an worried on surgery. If required, what would be rough estimate of such surgery. Appreciate your valuable time and guidance 😊
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Getting a CT scan can help us better understand the fracture and we can provide more appropriate opinion on the preferred choice of management of this fracture…
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CT off wrist with 3d reconstruction

Answered2022-04-09 12:55:35

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This can be treated conservatively.

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Conservative management. Review after 1 week.

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