Is Surgery The Only Option To Treat A Broken Wrist?

Posted on Fri, 24 Aug 2018

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Question : Hi Doctor
My Mother fell today during morning walk and broker her wrist. Local doctor has advised to go for a surgery, Just wanted to take opinion from you if this is the only way out or a plaster can also fix the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Plaster can also fix.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Wrist fracture can be treated by plaster in more than 80% cases. Plaster or operation depends upon displacement and fracture segments. Kindly upload an X-ray so I am able to guide you properly.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (24 minutes later)

Thank You sir.

X-Ray Report Uploaded. Looking for your response.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Operation is needed.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have gone through the X-ray, there is a fracture of both bones of the forearm.
In this case operation is needed, as there is no chance of reduction in plaster.

Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar