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What to do if i have a broken wrist it is swollen when will i know if i need a cast?
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Fractured wrist: Can be a hairline injury that nay only need a splint to a more complex injury. How do you know . Well short if completing a residency in orthopedic surgery or a fellowship in hand or a related field .... You won't .... But swelling is a sign if an injury the presence or absence of it does not affect typical decisions to cast or not unless u are talking about delaying a cast for it.
Answered 12/27/2017
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