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Fractured bone (6 years old)
Sir,i had a medial epicondyel fracture 6 years ago but due to some reason it was not healed .the broken fragment is still not at its original position . So sir i wanted to ask is it possible to attach the broken fragment of bone at its right place now??
I was 16 years old then and now i'm 22 !!!
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Need x ray to guide both if that old and new current one to guide you better, but if it's non union , surgery is indicated
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Medical epicondyle have common extensor origin of flexor muscles of forearm, wrist and hand.
This group is responsible for wrist flexion and rotations at elbow or wrist.
Do you have weakness of forearm muscles??
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share x-ray ..old and recent.
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It is very much possible to reattach the fractured epicondyle.
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