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Left Wrist Hairline Fracture

2025-02-08 14:05:11
My mom fell down and had swelling on left hand wrist from 2 days. Doctor did xray and said that surgery is required for this. Is the surgery really necessary? We will take second opinion tomorrow but my mom is worried below are xray findings:
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Close reduction and plaster application

Answered2025-02-10 15:39:47

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