Broken Shoulder In Elderly- 18 Questions Answered

Good evening. I broke my shoulder and arm, but it's impossible to have a surgery for the next one month. I have a question: The pain is killing me. The doctor put a simple sling but it does nothing. Would it be better if they put a cast or a narthex for the next weeks, so I will not be able to move my arm at all? I cannot walk, I cannot go to the h

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Dr. K.Jaya Krishna SinghJoint Replacement Surgeon | Hyderabad

Have an Immobilizer for your shoulder ... Read More

My accident was 2 years ago and right shoulder bone broken in join.i have been surgery n implant instrument but it is very painful hand. what i do ? again surgery? right hand is not properly work. pleas give me suggestion.

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A plate was inserted to repair my dads broken shoulder from a car accident. But after the first few physio therapy sessions it shifted from its primary position(maybe because of a wrong exercise). Though it's not troubling or restricting his movement should we be getting it removed?

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Dr. Arunabha DasGeneral Physician | Darjeeling

Consult your consultant orthopaedician immediately. The decision to remove any plate fixation is the sole responsibility of your consultant orthopaedician who did operation before. ... Read More

A plate was inserted to repair my dads broken shoulder from a car accident. But after the first few physio therapy sessions it shifted from its primary position(maybe because of a wrong exercise). Though it's not troubling or restricting his movement should we be getting it removed?

Asked for Male, 67 Years 158 Views v

Dr. Venkat RaghavGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Hello... Frozen shoulder is the most common complication of should injury, because of myo osification ,rigorous massage could lead to restricted joint movement , you didn't mention when the plate was ... Read More

Hi i have attached recent xray of my husband shoulder which he broke one month before,he is in cast and doctor said to keep the cast some more days.Im looking for other opinion as what should be the future course of action,as we are not in India,we are in Tajikistan so medical services are little lacking hereThankyou

Asked for Female, 37 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Bipin R SerasiyaJoint Replacement Surgeon | Anand

Continue sling support one week more. Then gradual physiotherapy. ... Read More

I am Rupesh Kumar Pandey and I'm 25 years old, actually saturday night I fell from my bike on left side on shoulder then my shoulder bone has been broken, i can see in x-ray report. then i decided to go in a hospital, doctor said that it will be fine in 4-6 week rest. but it's too much paining in my shoulder like injected something in my shoulder.

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Mr. Mehtab Beg (PT)Physiotherapist | Lucknow

Please immediately get another orthopaedic surgeon, because of it may pressing sone nerve roots ,,, Keep resting, Thank you dear, i wish you get well soon ... Read More

My month 82 had her left femur broken. Metal rod was inserted got infected and removed. Now in antibiotics for 2 months she has gradually become too week to even talk. Doctors want to continue antibiotics for another month and then reinsert prosthetic. She may die from weakness by then. Doctors say amputating the leg is more dangerous than reinser

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Asked for Female, 82 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

No not very dangerous operation. Although amputation should be planned and done when advantages outweigh disadvantages. ... Read More

I'm an elderly person with a scar from a fall. Will it ever completely fade?

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Not sure whether you provide elderly care services? Do you? I am looking for the same for my parent's

Asked for Male, 38 Years 415 Views v

Dr. Ankur SinghalAyurvedic General Medicine | Hapur

What type of services do u want? ... Read More

Hello doctor, My MIL,who is very elderly is suffering from bed sores severely. She is not able to sit for long periods of time What can I do to help her pain. Thanking you

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Treatment depends on the severity... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

"Each film coated tablet contains" If this is mentioned on medicine package Is this medicine can be broken or not Can this medicine be taken half or not

Asked for Male, 26 Years 103 Views v

Dr. J RavikiranGeneral Medicine | Hyderabad

Connect please ... Read More

My doctor wasnt available at the time I took the X photos and it's hurting me and swollen I'm worried, is this broken or fine? I'm so worried

Asked for Male, 27 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Rohit BhurreOrthopedic surgeon | Indore

No fracture ... Read More

For a elderly patient who is been diagnosed with Parkinson is advised to take meds and normal food..no mobility. Is there any medical to cure or rehab from this to make the person slightly better to walk with walker or support rather being in bed ? Any support group's in Chennai on this?

Asked for Male, 75 Years 29 Views v

Dr. Vivek SinghGeneral Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

What symptoms will I get with possible broken rib pain under my breast shooting to my shoulder can't sleep

Asked for Female, 21 Years 1108 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar JainGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. Get it checked out by a MD consultant physician in person for further evaluation and management. It's not broken ribs unless you had a trauma. Without E ... Read More

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My accident was 2 years ago and right shoulder bone broken in join.i have been surgery n implant instrument but it is very painful hand. what i do ? again surgery? right hand is not properly work. pleas give me suggestion.

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A plate was inserted to repair my dads broken shoulder from a car accident. But after the first few physio therapy sessions it shifted from its primary position(maybe because of a wrong exercise). Though it's not troubling or restricting his movement should we be getting it removed?

A plate was inserted to repair my dads broken shoulder from a car accident. But after the first few physio therapy sessions it shifted from its primary position(maybe because of a wrong exercise). Though it's not troubling or restricting his movement should we be getting it removed?

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Not sure whether you provide elderly care services? Do you? I am looking for the same for my parent's

Hello doctor, My MIL,who is very elderly is suffering from bed sores severely. She is not able to sit for long periods of time What can I do to help her pain. Thanking you

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My doctor wasnt available at the time I took the X photos and it's hurting me and swollen I'm worried, is this broken or fine? I'm so worried

For a elderly patient who is been diagnosed with Parkinson is advised to take meds and normal food..no mobility. Is there any medical to cure or rehab from this to make the person slightly better to walk with walker or support rather being in bed ? Any support group's in Chennai on this?

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