Thigh bone break

2016-10-10 11:08:58
My brother have problem of fits from birth CP child His left leg thigh bone broke near by doc has suggested for surgery We are basically from vidisha near bhopal What is best solutions
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Treatment ll depend on age and fracture pattern. If the child is more than 5 yrs then definitely go for surgery irrespective of displacement

Answered2016-10-12 14:48:49

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Agree with dr. Chetan

Answered2016-10-11 18:49:45

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Hi..... For those femoral shaft fractures that are displaced, treatment typically involves anatomical reduction followed by surgical internal fixation to stabilize the fracture using rods or plates and screws ..... For those fractures that are not displaced, treatment may involve the use of crutches and a protective splint or brace, or, plaster cast immobilization and the use of crutches, followed by the use of a protective splint or brace for a number of weeks....

Answered2016-10-11 03:18:21

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