A 28-year-old male carpenter from Delhi presents with wrist pain and swelling over the dorsal aspect of the wrist following a fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) 3 days ago. On examination, there is tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox and pain on axial loading of the thumb. Plain radiographs (PA, lateral, and scaphoid views) appear normal. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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