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Right hand wrist fracture

2017-04-30 07:32:00
Father(68) met with an accident. Right hand wrist fracture. Doc asked for a operation before plaster Does it required? Someone said a wire to be placed around bones to keep them along Does it really required or we can go for plaster only n leave it for self healing
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This fracture needs to be reduced properly into its position and then stabilized there. It is very unlikely to be helped by a wire. He will need a surgery with plate and screws to hold it in place. Wires can be used but it will not hold the fracture well in place.

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