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How Can A Fractured Wrist Be Treated?

Yes, I do have a few questions.....2 mths ago, I slipped in the mud taking out the garbage. Diagnosis in the ER : Fracture of distal end of left ulna; Fracture of left distal radius. Saw ortho surgeon yesterday. Left with no good advice how to get wrist back to normal as good as I can . terrible appt. Just referral for physical therapy, and referral notes state...PT or OT 3X wk. For 6 wks. Questions are....any advice regarding therapy at home, supplements,vitamins to help? Also, he ordered blood work also. Is this normal. He was in and out of the room in less than 5 minutes. %
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Hello,

You have mentioned that you had fractured your hand about two months back. Did not you get a cast applied for it? If not, then by now your fracture may not have healed, or there is also a chance of malunion.

I am unable to comment about why he ordered a blood workup unless you tell me what tests he ordered. I would advise you to get a check x-ray done to know the current state of your fracture. Treatment will depend accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
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How Can A Fractured Wrist Be Treated?

Hello, You have mentioned that you had fractured your hand about two months back. Did not you get a cast applied for it? If not, then by now your fracture may not have healed, or there is also a chance of malunion. I am unable to comment about why he ordered a blood workup unless you tell me what tests he ordered. I would advise you to get a check x-ray done to know the current state of your fracture. Treatment will depend accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma Amman