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Undislacement radial head fracture
I have bike. accident 25 days back.. that' time i fell down my right hand elbow is very painful icant fold closely elbow of my hand.. xray done lateral elbow ap also doctor ty old normal not fracture only ligament twisted.but after 2o days I hav pain continuous so I visited another orthopedic again xray done doctor told u displacement radial head fracture so she done plaster to my hand.and come on 20 th August to remove it.my doubt is 15days is enough to heal fracture of myhand it is possible I hav hypothyroidism using 75mg tabl et.please tell me it can be healed.
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Radial head fracture are treatable . And various options are there like conservative fixation .
U can consult and orthopedic surgeon for the same. U may consider visiting your orthopedic surgeon to clear your doubts.
They will review your radiography ls to advised you
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If you are having a displaced radial head fracture it will usually require some active intervention rather than plaster application. If doctor has suggested plaster application then it might be undisplaced fracture for which you will be required to use plaster for atleast a period of 6 weeks for complete recovery
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Weekly follow up with your doctor so you don’t develop severe stiffness
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A radial head fracture generally does not completely heal in 15 days. The exact duration of immobilisation depends on the type and displacement of the fracture, and keeping the elbow immobilised for too long can also cause significant stiffness. Your hypothyroidism can affect bone healing if it is poorly controlled, but taking thyroid medication does not by itself prevent healing.
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Please consult your orthopaedic doctor before removing the plaster. A repeat X ray may be required to assess fracture alignment and healing and to decide when you can safely start elbow movements.
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Do not remove the plaster or start forceful elbow exercises on your own. If you have increasing pain, swelling, numbness or difficulty moving your fingers, seek medical attention promptly.
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A radial head fracture can heal well, but 15 days is usually not enough for complete bone healing. Most fractures take roughly 6–8 weeks or longer to unite. However, the duration of plaster is not the same as the total healing time. For many minimally displaced radial head fractures, immobilization is kept relatively short and gentle elbow movement is started early because prolonged plaster can cause significant elbow stiffness.
Since you were told the fracture is displaced, the actual X-rays need to be reviewed. Treatment depends on how much displacement is present, whether there are multiple fragments, whether the elbow is stable, and whether the fracture is blocking elbow/forearm movement. Some minimally displaced fractures can be treated without surgery, while more significantly displaced fractures may require fixation.
Please attend your scheduled orthopaedic review on 20 August. The doctor should reassess the X-ray and elbow before deciding whether to remove the plaster and start range-of-motion exercises. Do not start forceful exercises or lifting until advised.
Your hypothyroidism does not mean the fracture will not heal. Continue your prescribed thyroid medication and make sure your thyroid levels are adequately controlled; usual replacement doses of thyroid hormone are not considered harmful to bone.
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Radial head/neck fracture can heal if the alignment is correct. Will have to see the x ray picture.
Also will need to know if u have plaster now or not ?
And what are the issues?
You may take a consultation for better understanding and explanation.
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