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Femur left bone comunited fracture

2021-02-03 18:16:58
One view the fracture site showing as it did not started to heal,but in lateral view it is showing as bone started to heal. Which one to consider.This is the status after 4 months.
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wait and do regular xrays. if no signs of healing after 9 months only then nonunion stop tobacco intake in any form increase protein intake Tab Ciss Q once daily will help

Answered2021-02-06 12:32:39

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Plz share the xrays. Opinion cant be given on your discription .

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Fracture must appear united in both the views. Kindly consult on video.

Answered2021-02-03 21:37:34

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Both have to be taken into consideration. Union is said to have taken place if 3 out or 4 cortices have bridged... In the time normal for that fracture  type. Union can be delayed sometimes. But it is very important to predict Non Union , before it actually happens (9months.). Consult online.

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After 4 months usuallly the fracture has started to heal. We'll have to see the x-ray to judge if there are signs of the fracture uniting.
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Upload the x-ray

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