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Elbow fracture in kid

2025-07-08 07:16:10
Doctor, in your opinion, is surgery necessary for this type of fracture, or can it be managed safely with casting alone?"
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It should be treated with out surgery.

Answered2025-08-05 21:45:52

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Fracture gap is significant,  So surgery will be the better and safe option.

Answered2025-07-18 09:38:35

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A displaced fracture may not heal even if there is so much gap and even if it heals, it will be in an abnormal position. So surgery is the preferred treatment
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Consult an orthopedic surgeon and get it operated
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Immobilise the joint

Answered2025-07-15 12:58:58

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Its displaced fracture lateral condyle .Definitely needs surgery.  Otherwise will land into problems later on.

Answered2025-07-13 07:18:25

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Needs fixation...else will go for nonunion

Answered2025-07-10 16:01:07

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Articular surface involved. Displaced>2mm in lateral view Better to fix if possible by crpp.or open reduction .
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get arthrogram of possible

Answered2025-07-10 06:59:04

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No surgery

Answered2025-07-10 03:13:21

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Yes, need surgery

Answered2025-07-11 02:17:20

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