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Doctor I have a fracture in shaft humerus , near to elbowmy treatment is going on with closed reduction

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Closed reduction not used for a dult patients ... Read More

1)What are the chances of healing in a fracture shaft of humerus in a 62/f ,female if we put on hanging Cast? 2) Does the bone look like osteoporotic?

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Rigid fixation is required.. ... Read More

A 62/f,fall on hand, fracture shaft of humerus present, Is conservative treatment sufficient or need to be operated? What is the type of operation recommended?

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It's a transverse fracture ,pathological fracture has to b rule out. What's the mode of injury? Trivial fall ? If pathological fracture is ruled out, then she can be best managed conservatively. Ex ... Read More

62/f,fracture shaft of humerus planned for titanium intramedullary nailing...how much will be the cost of it approximate range

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Hello dear Cost estimates vary based on the hospital where you are being operated and the implant being used. Also the costs go up if you have other medical illnesses which might prolong the stay and ... Read More

I have humerus midshaft fracture and i have been implanted with plates and its been 2 weeks what is the healing period and when i can drive a car

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No driving atleast for 3 month ... Read More

A 62 yr old female, fall on hand, suffered from fracture shaft of humerus, can she undergo operation????? keeping in mind she is T1N0M0 breast cancer treated by MRM 3 yrs back....

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Transverse fracture ,looks like a pathological fracture. It needs full body scan to rule out secondries. Already patient of CA breast . If pathological fracture is ruled out then can be better manag ... Read More

Fracture shaft of humerus underwent closed intramedullary interlocking nail yesterday.today after 24 hrs after surgery, she is unable to extend the wrist.surgeon gave 2 options ,radial nerve might be entrapped in between fracture fragments or it might be due to pressure...shall we have to wait for the wrist movement or allow them to again open post

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Million dollar question is if she was extending the wrist pre surgery. If yes then definitely exploration urgently. Can wait for a day or 2 to see if any hint of recovery is there fasciculations etc. ... Read More

What's the best way of management in a 62/f,who had a fall by slipping near washroom and suffered fracture shaft of humerus? She is diabetic, hypertensive, took treatment for breast cancer T1N0M0 modified radical mastectomy and chemotherapy completed 3 years back.Can she undergo intramedullary nailing. Are there any complications associated with it

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Usually a lot of humerus fractures can be managed without surgery but we will have to evaluate online if there is any neurological deficit associated with the fracture and since your mother is already ... Read More

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

Hi, I had ulna mid shaft fracture 9 years back and but still I feel discomfort at that area and don't feel my fractured hand strong as compared to other hand. Sometimes I feel pan also that area and in winter discomfort is more. I want to know is this normal or I need to consult any doctor. If yes please suggest me some good orthopedic doctors in

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Hot fomentation. Gentle Stretching of Hand Muscles. Ball exercises. Wrist Exerciser. ... Read More

From past few months I am feeling mild pain in my penial shaft (while both erected and not erected).Even if I tap on my penis shaft gently with my finger, I feel pain.I am not sexually active so never had any sexual experience sometimes I do masturbate, like once or twice a month. Sometimes the pain is severe and sometimes it's mild. Sometimes I fe

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Connect please ... Read More

The xray showing fracture line at mid shaft of little toe . ( both are attached report and images of xray) is plaster mandatory? Or just dressing will help its been 3 days my father taking enzictra ds there is alot of swelling and no reduction in pain. Should we get him plaster? Some ayurvedic docotor told him to put whole weight on foot and walkin

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Plaster is enough ... Read More

What to do is there is a displaced fracture in 5th, 6th, 7th ribs and fracture in mid shaft of left clavicle And undisplaced fracture in the left scapula. How do we take care of this person? All this is found in ct scan except mid shaft fracture?

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Take rest , Arm pouch immobilization , Conservative management will do well . Follow your treating doctor’s advice regularly. ... Read More

Hello Sir/Mam I had an small accident and 4th metacarpal was fractured, and it's just in position, doctor said, no need surgery. So i had plaster of Paris on my left hand from 5weeks, i was able to move my fingers freely but sometimes i feel pain at affected area its like pinching/cramping don't know why?? And my splint got loosed from 3rd week is

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Start physiotherapy ... Read More

Hi, I went undergo surgery before 4 months ago. I have x ray of humerus which is done yesterday.can you please advise me, is there any improvement or not? If yes can i drive a bike. Attaching x Ray for reference.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Hello sir, i want to know about complete recovery time of humerus bone fracture (mid shaft) after surgery. i am in 8th week. i can't take self weight of my hand. pl. suggest sime remidies and tell me about recivery time.thankyou

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Hi, My father fall down from motor vechile and right leg got fracture 4 years back, twice operated but still not completely heal, recently met with doctor after ct scan also still doctor have bit doubt whether completely heal or not.. doctor given me two options 1. If it's heal he will remove plates inside leg 2. If not heal he might go with anoth

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I think definitely healing is hampered. Improving general health sort out diabetes and heart issues. If smoking or alcohol then that has to be stopped. Based on amount of non union revision surgery wi ... Read More

Hi, My humerus bone got fractured into 3 parts. It happens before 3 weeks ago.I have latest images of x Ray also. According to doctor,gap between broken Bone should be filled with new bone. As my age is 33, is it possible to fill the gap at this age?

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Get operated ... Read More

Hi, My humerus bone got fractured into 3 parts. My doctor is saying new bone will be formed between these gap. As my age is 33, is it possible to form new bone at this age?

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Kindly post your x ray pic here Then I can advice you in proper way ... Read More

I met with an accident and got left humeral shaft fracture, 2 months ago. Close reduction internal fixation with interlocking nail was done. Now I would like to know about the betterment of my arm and any physiotherapy exercises if needed. I also would like to know if I can use my arm as usual and can join the gym or not. I've attached my X-ray bef

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Continue taking Calcium and Vit D Supplements …. Elbow and Shoulder exercises…… Don’t lift shoulder beyond 90 degrees for another month….. Gym should be avoided for another few months….. No massage…. ... Read More

Hi... I had fracture in mid Femur, & have been operated and fixed rod in KIMS Bangalore, 4 months completed since operation. Till now no issues but I have some questions. 1. some times I'll feel some pain below knee kindly let me know the reason. 2. At present I'm getting fat can I join gym...? 3. And can I drink beer..? Does it effect my reco

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Hello, For detailed discussion, history and necessary treatment, you can consult with me directly through practo. ... Read More

I'm 31 years old Male diagnosed with supracondylar fracture elbow with comminuted Intracondylar extension right humerus. Surgery underwent is ORIF with Locking Recon plating under general anaesthesia. This happened 5 years 7 months ago. There are 2 plates and 9 screws in my right arm. I've had physiotherapy at that time and regained most of my arm

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The problem is due to weakness of your muscles around the elbow and shoulder. How much movement will be achieved is difficult to say but you must try doing suoervised stretching and gradually increasi ... Read More

I have undergone a irif surgery of tibia bone fracture an year ago, can i join gym now, will it create any problem?

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Yes you can , share your last xray image as well ... Read More

I had fracture nearly 6 months ago .My foot colour has become some black and rill now there is some swelling.Sometime i feel pain. I had plaster for 9 weeks. After that doctor told me to put foot in hot water ones a day.I used it about 10 days . Will it take a long to heal it?

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disord ... Read More

Gt fracture in humerus bone attaching 5 week xray . Fracture operated non surgical procedure. After 5 week doc suggested to do the exercises. In 6 week I can abduct and flex my arm till 90 degree. I just want to ask is fracture heals properly till what time I will gain full motion. I'm also attaching 1 day xray report

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6wks completed now your able to abduct and flex without pain means fracture united well and for full range of motion go for physiotherapist and do active rom and pendulum excerises ... Read More

Doctor, It's been 6 weeks post surgery,Operated surgeon has mentioned advised for partial weight bearing. I am having little pain at fracture site while walking ,My concern is there any Bone growth , Please advise. First X Ray done immediately after surgery. Second X-ray done after 6 weeks follow up

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Needs a thorough history and clinical discussion, please connect with me on app available on playstore and is completely free. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tech.arth.drjaideepgaver ... Read More

My wife had femur shaft fracture 7 month back but its still not union. Even we had gone for dynamization also 1.5 back

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Kindly show me x rays of the affected part. ... Read More

For proximal humerus fracture right side.. I underwent open reduction and internal plate osteosynthesis surgery .. Is it possible to regain full functionality of the arm again ? When I would be able to start physical exercise and sports

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Yes discuss with your surgeon. Yay are young so you should be able to in few months. Follow strict good physiotherapy advice ... Read More

I had a proximal humerus fracture on my right side back in May. It was treated conservatively and now I have full range of motion. But in certain motion, like in lateral raises, there is still pain. Is it normal or should I be concerned. There is also a lot of "popping" while I rotate my shoulder. Is it recommended to undergo light workout at gym s

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Share your X-rays. You probably need physiotheraphy. Consult orthopaedic doctor/shoulder specialist ... Read More

I had an accident couple of months ago and I was treated for the necessary,after which I developed an infection due to which the implants were removed for my distal humerus fracture , after a month my fracture started to heal but without the implants ,now my hand is fully healed but I have a malunion and it effects my range of motion , is there a t

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Can’t really comment without xrays and clinical pics of your movement ... Read More

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