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Wrist fracture

2025-01-31 06:14:17
What could be the possible course of action for this wrist fracture whose X Ray I have attached for my father aged 62. He has a plaster on and has been advised to rest for 7-8 days .
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Kindly share xray after application of plaster. If the fracture is adequately reduced in cast, may expect acceptable results.
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Post Reduction, Xray Wrist with Cast.
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Repeat xrays to be taken weekly, to confirm good alignment. Surgery sos.

Answered2025-01-31 12:03:12

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If your dad is active person and need his fine movements of hand then surgery otherwise plaster after good reduction will be good enough

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This needs surgery definitely to use the wrists again. Please get it done as soon as possible

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Better would be get it operated and fixed with wire and plaster for 1 month .

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Surgical result are better

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Closed reduction and plaster cast application If not reduced plan for surgical intervention

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