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Distal radius
Tutorial Videos Available:
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  • Distal Radius - "Colles"
  • Clinical Scaphoid - "Thumb spica"
  • Confirmed Scaphoid
  • Metacarpal - "Boxer's fracture"
  • Ankle - "Back and U"
  • Plaster removal

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Distal Radius Fracture

Also known as a 'Colles' fracture

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Clinical Scaphoid Fracture

If the patient presents with tenderness over the scaphoid, but no fracture is evident on x-ray, then a Thumb Spica cast is applied.

After 10 days repeat x-rays are taken.

 

If no fracture is present on repeat films --> Remove cast. No further immobilisation required

If fracture is present on repeat films --> Remove cast and apply a full scaphoid cast

Clinical Scaphoid
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Clinical scaphoid

Confirmed Scaphoid Fracture

Confirmed scaphoid fracture
Metacarpal fracture
Ankle fracture
Plaster removal

Ankle Fracture

Also known as a 'Back and U' slab.

This cast is typically used to stabilise ankle fractures once they have been reduced.

Patients can be discharged home in this cast, or remain in the cast while they await theatre. 

Metacarpal Fracture
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Metacarpal Fracture

Also known as a 'Boxer's Fracture'

Plaster Removal
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Plaster Removal

Metacarpal slab template - Click the paperclip to view

Thumb Spica template - Click the paperclip to view

Metacarpal slab template - Click the paperclip to view

Thumb Spica template - Click the paperclip to view

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