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Fracture in shoulder

2019-01-17 14:03:21
Hi My father slipped from activa today, he is having fracture in shoulder. One doctor suggested to go with operation and other suggested to just use beaces and support. I am attaching xray here . Please suggest what to do
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Surgery for this fracture  is like killing a mosquito with a gun. This can be well managed with strapping .

Answered2019-01-18 11:03:42

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Surgery is required

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Surgery is required, as the fracture is distal.
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Surgery allows early rehabilitation and anatomical reduction.

Answered2019-01-17 14:55:45

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The fracture is treatable by both operative and conservative methods it all depends on the physical examination financial status work profession day to day needs of the patient consult thru practo

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