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What's the best treatment for a broken wrist?
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Depends: Some wrist fractures if they are non or minimaly displaced can be treated in a cast or splint. If there is a deformity, displacement or the joint line is badly disrupted, often surgery will be recommended.
Answered 5/13/2014
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It depends: It depends on the fracture location, displacement, and your health. Treatment ranges from immobilization in a cast or splint to surgery with pins/screws/plates.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Depends: Depends on fracture displacement, associated injuries, patient desires and associated medical problems.
Answered 5/8/2013
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