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Wanted to know if operation is req

2019-01-26 11:08:34
Doctor, My brother recently had a proximal left leg fracture. So i am sending x ray reports of his leg. Just wanted to know if a operation is required or not. Because 1 doctor suggested surgery , so we wanted to know if anything serious? Please help.
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No displacement of the fragments (as much as can be  assessed on these x-rays).It should  be managed with out surgery.

Answered2019-01-27 07:14:36

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He is a child ...salter Harris type 2 kind of a fracture. Can be managed with a plaster. Do not worry he will do well with conservative measures.
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Surgery is not absolutely required here.

Answered2019-01-26 16:06:06

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Yes it's serious injury as the fracture is involving the joint, as per my opinion it's better to get operated.

Answered2019-01-26 13:02:41

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It is better to treat it conservatively by immobilisation in pop cast if need consult me thru practo doctors app

Answered2019-01-27 01:43:50

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