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Wrist fracture
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.
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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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Surgical result are better
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
Orthopedist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
This needs surgery definitely to use the wrists again. Please get it done as soon as possible
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Better would be get it operated and fixed with wire and plaster for 1 month .
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Closed reduction and plaster cast application
If not reduced plan for surgical intervention
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