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Fracture shaft of humerus in cancer pati

2020-06-13 06:46:12
Can a 62 yr old female who underwent right modified radical mastectomy T1N0M0and chemotherapy 3 years back can now undergo operation for fracture shaft of right humerus ? Are there any complications regarding any nerve damage?
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Surgery for fracture shaft femur, is safe after 3 years of surgery and chemotherapy. If it's a pathological fracture, then advanced Radiological investigation (PAT Scan) to ascertain secondaries are imperative.

Answered2020-06-14 08:56:45

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Do a PET. CTSCAN only thereafter you can plan for Surgery

Answered2020-06-20 12:36:57

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Was it pathological fracture Surgery always carry some risks , maybe remote even #humerus may be associated with neurovascular complications asthe nerve is very close to bone specially radial nerve

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Yes she can.

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