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Forearm fracture

2025-03-05 16:42:42
Worried about the broken bone near k wire. Wanted opinion on whether it's healing?? It's been 9 weeks post surgery Cast remove and splint applied now Any suggestions on what and how to heal it faster
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It is a well done job. Follow the advice of the surgeon  who operated.

Answered2025-03-06 20:47:22

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Should re fix the ulna bone as it not yet united

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Start weight bearing with hand

Answered2025-03-06 07:12:27

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Fracture is not uniting at distal ulna. Need assessment clinically if non union then re surgery with bone grafting. Or you may end up DRUJ arthritis.

Answered2025-03-07 05:09:08

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