Which of the following is the initial treatment of choice of Smith’s fracture?
Correct Answer: Above elbow cast with forearm in supination
Description: Treatment of Smith's fracture involves closed manipulation followed by an above elbow plaster cast with elbow in flexion and forearm in full supination. Open reduction and internal fixation using buttress plate and screws is done when closed reduction fails. Reference: Essentials Of Ohopaedics & Applied Physiotherapy By Jayant Joshi page 113.
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