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What kind of test shoukd be done after a really bad fall hitting head on concrete wall and then landing on outstretched right arm and wrist?
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Depends: Important factors: the nature of the fall, past medical history, medications, symptoms, exam. If neck/wrist pain, xrays indicated, (splint painful wrist even if the xray is normal - if not better in a few days, needs more testing). If passed out, or if problems with memory, a CT head scan is usually done (not essential if neurologic exam is normal). All the above assumes a normal exam!
Answered 5/8/2016
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