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My daughter is 9 and has a buckle fracture on her wrist will she need a cast or a splint ?

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes, she will need a visit with the orthopedist and a cast for a few weeks.

Answered 1/31/2016

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Depends: Most do will with a supportive forearm splint x 3 wks but this is something your pcp must decide after a hands on exam. If they find the buckle fracture atypical or have other concerns they may send you to an orthopedist for his/her input on rx.

Answered 5/2/2016

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