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Closed reduction forearm for baby
My 3 and half yrs old son fell from the slider 2 weeks ago and broke his both the bone in forearms in right hand..he had a closed reduction procedure and doctor was able to fix it as shown in attached post procedure x-ray (taken a week after the procedure).
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As per our surgeon the bone is not completely straight yet. He believes that it will fix fully within 3 to 6 months by itself as he is a growing baby while the cast can be removed in 4 to 6 weeks from the day of the procedure and his hand will be back to normal.
Please share your opinion on the same after looking at both pre procedure and post procedure x-ray if we are on the right track
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Reduction looks satisfactory. Kindly follow the advise of the treating doctor.
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Though the post reduction xray seems a little angulated, its acceptable in pediatric age group. They have a very good healing potential. Over time it will get corrected.
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wait and let it heal by itself
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
It's a genuine concern.. The bony angulation can be a bit disturbing for the family members..
But bone healing in pediatric age group is nothing less than a miracle..
Pediatric bones have a very good growth and remodeling potential.
Even if some deformity is left after reduction, there is a good possibility of remodeling and getting a normal bone within few months..
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I think it would be better to continue conservative treatment and wait for few months and observe whether the deformity is improving or not.
You can get repeat X Ray's after few months if needed..
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