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Post reduction xray. Does it need surger

2023-07-24 09:02:19
A 50 year old female patient sustained injury to her left wrist due to fall on outstretched hand. She has left colles fracture. I have shared the pre and post reduction XRay. Does she require surgery
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This is satisfactory position. No surgery is necessary.

Answered2023-07-26 00:05:26

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Keep checking follow up xrays every week . There is chance of collapse of fracture

Answered2023-07-25 06:59:24

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Recheck x ray after 7 days and if position is good need to be converted into cast

Answered2023-07-24 13:23:47

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6 week plaster in proper position Calcium and vitamin d tablet

Answered2023-07-24 09:21:14

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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)

Answered2023-07-25 02:32:09

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Reduction is good..,but u have to do cast conversion..slab wont give stability..will again displace.

Answered2023-07-24 09:59:52

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