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Six types of fractures

I had bike accident 10 days ago ,so doctor told me about one bone in my wrist is fracture, please tell which bone is fractured, is it scaphoid fracture? If yes then is it displaced or non displaced , and does my facture is hairline? How long it is take to heal , doctor recommended for 30 days plaster cast..

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Yes, it is a scaphoid bone fracture. Scaphoid fractures are known to be notoriously slow to heal and carry a relatively high risk of non-union. Immobilization with a cast or plaster may be required fo ... Read More

I had a surgery in my radial head fracture last year november 20, 2017. they put titanium plate on it. after a few months the fixation failed, the fracture didnt heal. so last week i had an excision for my radial head. the problem is i still cant rotate my forearm 100%. i think i can only rotate it by 60%. is there a way i can rotate it back to nor

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Hi continue Active Physio which will improve range of motion. ... Read More

I recently sustained an elbow injury and was diagnosed with a Mason Type 1 radial head fracture after an X-ray.An A/E slab applied to the elbow for immobilization. Could you please review the attached prescription?I am currently experiencing no pain.How long should I wear the A/E slab? is it necessary to keep the A/E slab for 3 weeks? Any suggestio

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Mason Type I radial head fractures are typically non-displaced and can often be managed conservatively. An above-elbow (A/E) slab is applied initially to reduce pain and allow the bone to start healin ... Read More

I have fractured my right leg on the fibula,Normally how many days it will take to get cured of this type fracture

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3-6 wks ... Read More

My left elbow and right ankle are fractured. It has been one and half months now. So which type of walker should I prefer?

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Hello there, Certain details are required before any type of stick or walker is recommended. What was the fracture type and site? What is the current healing condition? What is the pain threshhold? An ... Read More

Salter Harris injury of distal radius type III fracture Fracture in waist of scaphoid with nonunion with viable of proximal pole of scaphoid 1 year old fracture 10 days back injury again

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So what is your query please ... Read More

Kindly take a look at my tibia fracture (x-ray attached). Pls what type of fracture is this? And does it require surgery or I am god with just a cast. I've been wearing a cast for 4weeks now.

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It will unite within cast ... Read More

*scaphoid bone fracture with non union of scaphoid viable proximal pole of scaphoid *SALTER HARRIS of distal radius type III fracture no avidence of mri finds AVN (one year old fracture)

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Improper report, kindly send proper details ... Read More

My friend's index finger bone got a hairline fracture. The fracture is at the tip of the bone from where the finger starts. Is plaster necessary for these types of fractures or it can be healed automatically without plastering? (only by taking medicines for pain and swelling) Please let me know if any other information needed.

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Fixed the fingers by supporting finger splint ... Read More

Dear Doctor, I Could you please tell me which type of doctor to be consulted for EAC fracture. As shown in Citi I have .5 mm displaced fracture. Will it heal on its own or need tretment?

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You should go to an ent surgeon. ... Read More

Pls suggest the best calcium supplement suitable for a 60 year old male who has recently fractured his ankle bone.

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Shelcal ct ... Read More

I had got operation in left side neck of fumer in hip now doctor is saying to take 3month bed rest for healing fracture I want to is there medicine in homeopathy which work quick and permanent I am sharing xray

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My father twisted his ankle the day before yesterday. It's swelled and painful We got xray today I'm attaching a picture. Can somebody help me and tell me if it's a fracture ?

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Hairline crack can be there.. Not a proper xray ... Read More

My father slipped in washroom and received Minor fracture in shoulder . Initially didn't consult any doctor and now have pain in shoulder

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Looks old clavicle Fracture ... Read More

Hello its 11 week is done after surgery of my intertrochantic fracture so now can i walk without stick but i have swelling in my leg Nd when i do frequent walk then i have more swelling and pain in knee i attach my 5 weeks before xray so plz suggest

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Knee pain after intertrochanteric fracture mostly not due to fracture perse as almost 2.5 months gone Need to get X ray, clinical evaluation ... Read More

Hello its 8 weeks done of my surgery and this is my 2 weeks old xray my question is when i try to walk with stick with full weight bearing i have fear and its feels like iam putting pressure on my fracture site you can say i have dont have confidence to put full weight on my leg currently iam doing half weight bearing with walker but its already 2

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You can put weight and walk ... Read More

I have a fractured leg and the cast was removed and now it's been 1 month but the swelling and redness is still there. What to do?

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Kindly specify whether the redness in there at the site of fracture alone or the whole limb is involved. Bcs even Deep venous thrombosis may cause symptoms like this bcs of prolonged immbilization. Al ... Read More

My wife fell when she was carrying our daughter and the daughter has suffered a very thin hairline type fracture in her thigh. Some doctors are saying to put plaster while one doctor says only a brace is enough. We are confused about what to do.

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Both works as it's hairline fracture ( outer wall of bone is intact ) ... Read More

I had a fractured leg and now the cast is opened but it's really swelled up and red, it hurts suddenly and really badly what to do?

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Visit ur nearest orthopedician ... Read More

Hello I attched my xray please suggest me still i can see fracture line also where i can see in xray is callus formation also can i walk with full weight bearing?

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Yes, you can ... Read More

I have attached normal and Scaphoid view xray of my Scaphoid fracture happened 2.5 month ago, please check and tell how much percentage it has healed and can i start bike riding now, has it recovered??

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Yes ... Read More

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Connect on call ... Read More

Hello i attach my xray can i do full weight with walker or stick also can i do some outside activity like go garden etc with help of stick full weight also is that black line in xray is that fracture line or its healing line

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Yes, you can take weight ... Read More

Before 7 weeks my intertrochanteric fracture surgery was done i can bend my leg 140 degree approx after 7 weeks this is my latest xray please suggest can i do full weight is xray is good

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Well the surgery looks pretty good and fracture is healing too. In my practice I will start with partial weight bearing at this stage (toe touch walking with walker) and full weight bearing at 12-18 w ... Read More

This is two xray first was injury time 3 september 2025 and Second was after one month follow up is 3 October 2025 is bone was healing i have no pain now their is any possibility in acl injury in this type fracture

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Possibility always there ... Read More

Give me report on this xray is this need surgery for this fracture doctor applay cast on this fracture on 3rd October but now no pain on this fracture is this cure

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Only lateral view of knee Xray is there, before sharing any advice it’s better to have an Ap view Xray too ... Read More

My mother has fracture in left shoulder i am attaching xray please suggest surgery is needed or not?

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Surgical results are better ... Read More

I have an accident on 17 july 2025 ,and my toe was fractured, please check is it healed on follow up xray on 06. Sept 2025???

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Yes it has healed ... Read More

Is it necessary to keep rod for this fracture considering the age and diabetics. Is there any other option treatment can be given. Please suggest Adding the xray image

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Another view of hip (lateral) needed for right suggestion. Nonsurgical treatment can be done but results are not so good . Discuss pin traction with your local Orthopedic doctor. ... Read More

Please find x ray attached and tell does my Scaphoid fracture Healed now?? ,I have used POP cast for 40 days ..

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You can remove this plaster after 1wk and go for physiotherapy ... Read More

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