Plaster vs surgery

2021-04-07 06:10:17
My 7 years old son got his hand fractured on Thursday, the dr had put plaster without giving anesthesia. On Monday we went for another x ray and the dr told that he will have  to again realign the bone in OT as it is still tilted. He gave us 2 options: 1- realignment of bone under anesthesia ( he says there are still chances of bone displacement) 2- A surgery in which he will put 1 or 2 nails in the bone. Pls guide doctors what should be done. Attaching both pre plaster and post plaster x rays.
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I usually avoid surgery in small kids.

Answered2021-04-10 05:14:23

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There seems to be rotation... In the first xray you shared. Not a acceptable reduction acc to me.
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Give plaster a go for the first time. Consultant online to discuss more.
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Bones in children heal magically, but rotational element is one that cannot be corrected.

Answered2021-04-07 06:14:21

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Better to go with tens nailing...its a closed procedure and will be done under radiological guidance.. better results with surgical treatment

Answered2021-04-07 07:55:07

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