Aftertreatment
Postoperative management
External coaptation is necessary for all dorsal complete biarticular fractures.
Postoperative management includes box stall confinement for 8 weeks with cast changes at 2-3 week intervals as necessary, usually for 6 weeks.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are used for a minimum of 10 days postoperatively.
Healed fracture
Radiographic follow up
Fracture healing is followed radiographically at 8 weeks post surgery. If the fracture is healing satisfactorily hand-walking exercise may be begun 8 weeks after surgery. Additional exercise recommendations are based on radiographic and clinical progress.