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Treatment

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Reduction is essential. Closed reduction should be tried but often fails. Internal fixation is usually with Kirschner wires.

The wrist is immobilised in plaster for about 3 weeks during which time, finger, elbow and shoulder exercises are advocated. The K wires may be removed after about 6 weeks.

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