Wrist and Hand Flashcards by Jon Lee | Brainscape

Q

Radial fracture is often treated how?

A

long arm cast in neutral or supination for 4-6 weeks

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Q

Name 3 signs on radiograph that would warrant surgery for a distal radial fracture?

A

Dorsal Tilt >20 degrees
Radial inclination < 15
articular stepoff > 2mm

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Q

WHAT IS WATONS TEST

A

TEST FOR SCAPHOLUNATE INSTABILITY

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