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What Does The Following MRI Report Indicate?
an MRI just diagnosed a small fracture of the trapezium involving ulnar and distal aspect of the bone with a fragment 5 x 3 mm with extension to the articular surface of the first metacarpal joint and 1.5 mm of displacement . the injury happened 6 weeks ago (fell hard on outstretched arm, non-displaced radial head fracture diagnosed at the time), since it never showed on xray i was never in a thumb spica splint. now i can t see the hand specialist for another week, and my question is should i wear the thumb/wrist until then or will that make the situation worse since there is displacement?
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.
We always need to restrict the movement in such cases no matter it is displaced or not. If you don't have the medical aid nearby, still then you have to restrict movements. Yes you need the Splint for better recovery later on. It will provide some relief from pain too. No, it will not make the things worse.
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I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to the latest medical guidelines.
We always need to restrict the movement in such cases no matter it is displaced or not. If you don't have the medical aid nearby, still then you have to restrict movements. Yes you need the Splint for better recovery later on. It will provide some relief from pain too. No, it will not make the things worse.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding the treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
FOR DIRECT QUESTIONS: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70199
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