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Minor fracture in shoulder
My father slipped in washroom and received Minor fracture in shoulder . Initially didn't consult any doctor and now have pain in shoulder
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate your father in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
- use a arm sling.
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.) & see 'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'.
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--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your father a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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X-ray presents injury to clavicle, (collar bone). However it does look old injury.
Next Steps
Currently, the steps include ice compressions. Avoid massages, and pain killers.
2 weeks from injury date start exercises under physiotherapy guidance.
If at all weakness persists along with pain, then requires further evaluation in terms of consultation from shoulder expert and radiological investigation like MRI.
Health Tips
Avoid weight lifting, jerky movements, and do exercise once pain subsides?
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