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scaphoid fracture - yazdoc
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08-29-2009, 02:42 PM
q. patient presents with pain over anatomic snuff box. X ray is normal
1. analgesics and repeat x ray in 2 to 3 weeks 2. cast immobilization and repeat x ray in 2 to 3 weeks
08-29-2009, 03:22 PM
non diplaced fracture.....> cast immobilization for 6-12 wk
dispalced fracture...........> open reduction and internal fixation
08-29-2009, 03:29 PM
treat with cast. X-ray will be normal untill 3 wks, if x-ray after 3 wks shows angulated fracture.... open reduction nd internal fixation
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