Coles fracture healed after 6 weeks

  1. Coles fracture healed after 6 weeks. Now complains of swelling and pain in wrist on the 8 th week. Most appropriate next step?
  • a. X ray
  • b. Fasciotomy
  • c. Reduction
  • d. Ulnar nerve compression

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  1. Coles fracture recall but with different options xray at 6 week followup

was normal and now patient having mild pain and tingling sensations what to do?

  • A. Xray again
  • B. splint for few days more
  • C. occupational therapy to check on him
  • D. analgesics

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  1. Woman fall on outstretched hand at the back door of her house. Her xray on 6 weeks post fracture heal finely. She came to followup on 8 week post-fracture only show mild intermittent pain. Mx?
  • a) Repeat Xray wrist
  • b) Sling for better stability
  • c) CT
  • d) Arrange occupational therapy for back door safety
  • e) Exercise & Analgesic

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