A 28-year-old male construction worker presents with wrist pain and swelling after a fall on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) 3 days ago. On examination, there is tenderness in the anatomical snuffbox and pain with 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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