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In which particular case surgery is required in wrist fracture if it is successfully placed after closed reduction and there is only a 1mm gap.
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Let me explain: If the reduction is good, but we know from experience that fracture is unstable, also if the reductiono lost after casting . Those some of the coditions were surgery is required.
Answered 2/27/2014
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