- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
my right thumb is fractured and the doctor is recommending surgery with k wires is there any other treatment option or do i really need the surgery
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
If the fracture is displaced or unstable, K-wire surgery is the standard approach. Minor, stable fractures can sometimes be managed with casting. Get a second opinion with X-ray.
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