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Suggest Treatment For Fractured Wrist

sir, my mother had around 65 years old. Yesterday she fall down while walking in mud. Right hand wrist was fractured. what treatment to be required. She is afraid to going for surgery. pl. suggest me. my mail id is YYYY@YYYY . i am awaiting for your reply sir
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question. The treatment for a fractured wrist would really depend on the fracture pattern and the degree of displacement of the bones. Some fractures can be managed non-operatively in a cast, others require surgical fixation with plates and screws.

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Suggest Treatment For Fractured Wrist

Hi, Thanks for your question. The treatment for a fractured wrist would really depend on the fracture pattern and the degree of displacement of the bones. Some fractures can be managed non-operatively in a cast, others require surgical fixation with plates and screws. Best wishes