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Does this colles fracture need surgery

2023-07-20 15:18:15
A 50 year old female patient sustained injury on her left wrist after falling on her outstretched hand. She has Colles fracture. I have attached the X rays. Does she require surgery.
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Close reduction k wiring and cast

Answered2023-07-22 11:41:05

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Yes she requires surgical management for better function of wrist and hand

Answered2023-07-21 13:27:18

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She may require surgery for sure . Better to put plate and screws for early rehab and back to working

Answered2023-07-21 05:09:18

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First close reduction and fibre or pop cast Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

Answered2023-07-21 02:48:31

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This can be and should be treated without surgery. Close reduction and plaster cast for 6-8,weeks followed by physiotherapy. Paracetamol 500mg may be used for pain management.

Answered2023-07-20 21:58:18

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Can do closed manipulation and  reduction and plaster cast ..share post reduction xray

Answered2023-07-20 18:36:03

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Closed reduction with k wires and plaster application

Answered2023-07-21 13:22:07

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Better is to do closed reduction and fixation with k wire and apply pop cast

Answered2023-07-21 05:34:38

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Close reduction and plaster. Get check xray to see how well reduce fracture is.. Share post reduction xray

Answered2023-07-21 03:49:18

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Better Go For Surgery Close Reduction And Fix with k wire and Cast
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Till Date put Slab Hand Elevation Medicine

Answered2023-07-21 02:55:31

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