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Is it always necessary to undergo ORIF in minimally displaced 3 fracture in proximal humerus. If I go for conservative recovery, may I get stiff shoulder joint and can it be recovered by physical therapy. Regards

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Conservative treatment is known to cause stiffness and disuse muscle atrophy as your limb will be immobiliser for 4-6 weeks. Also malunion or non union is common with conservative measures. Surgery al ...  Read More

Hello sir, i want to know about complete recovery time of humerus bone fracture (mid shaft) after surgery. i am in 8th week. i can't take self weight of my hand. pl. suggest sime remidies and tell me about recivery time.thankyou

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Is it okay to drive two wheelers, 2 months after the injury, in a proximal humerus fracture treated conservatively.

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Hi. You need to get repeat x-ray and get it opined by your treating doctor to see how is the union. ...  Read More

For proximal humerus fracture right side.. I underwent open reduction and internal plate osteosynthesis surgery .. Is it possible to regain full functionality of the arm again ? When I would be able to start physical exercise and sports

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Yes discuss with your surgeon. Yay are young so you should be able to in few months. Follow strict good physiotherapy advice ...  Read More

Is it mendatory to wear sling for 6 weeks Till the proximal humerus fracture healed?wen can I stop the use of sling?if I m feeling comfortable in keeping my arm straight without sling after 3 weeks of fracture ..is it ok to do that.

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It is ok ...  Read More

Looking at the 3d reconstruction, would you advise on starting physiotherapy or keep the shoulder on sling. This is a CT scan of 4 weeks old proximal humerus fracture treated conservatively. The x-ray of shoulder AP is also attached. And right now I feel certain pain. Is it due to nerve damage or joint problem. Regards

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I would wait for 6 weeks to be complete on view of communition at fracture site.. The pain usually reduces by 4 weeks and so the patients tend to avoid listening to the doctor and start moving that's ...  Read More

I had a proximal humerus fracture on my right side back in May. It was treated conservatively and now I have full range of motion. But in certain motion, like in lateral raises, there is still pain. Is it normal or should I be concerned. There is also a lot of "popping" while I rotate my shoulder. Is it recommended to undergo light workout at gym s

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Pl send x rays and consult through practo.pro ...  Read More

I hv got proximal humerus fracture on 15th july 2017,how much time it will tk to heal.its not paining now.

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It takes 6 wks for healing.. ...  Read More

My father aged 77 years fell from bed two months ago while sleeping caused shoulder fracture and dislocation of bone to upper side. Doctors suggested to avoid surgery at this age. He is having regular pain and feeling discomfort due to the dislocation of bone to the upper side looking clearly even after wearing shirt. I am living in Dwarka.

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Sir, for a young patient, this needs emergent treatment. But for this age, conservative treatment is the choice. Operative results are equivalent. Would advise to trust your doctor and follow conserva ...  Read More

Hi Sir, I have met with an accident on 8th October,2017 and got Humerus fractured completely on right hand. I have been treated with ORIF surgery. Then I went to clinic for follow ups. On 18th December 2017, slight deviation is noted in my bone. Doctor said this is acceptable and there is no need for reoperation. It's been 5 months right now and th

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the fracture shows a clear gap. get a CT to see if there r any signs of union. fixation is inadequate. I am not sure if this will heal. see a shoulder specialist before any further intervention ...  Read More

I hav accident 1month back my right hand elbow paining but x ray done that time dr told nothing problem only ligament twisted.take rest.but after 3week stil pain in my right elbow.i go to another orthopedic again xray done dr told radial head fracture so do plaster for 2weeks.i hav plaster for my hand and elbow 1week goes .but my doubt is elbow ca

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3 to 4 weeks plaster Repeat da x ray after removing da plaster Start elbow movements ...  Read More

After my surgery (proximal humerus fracture) Doc prescribed Ramset-D (tramadol 37.5) for 7 days, but I've been taking it for 3-4 weeks now, every morning and evening after food, I didn't take any this morning im still good , can i stop taking it or do i have to taper it, someone told me tramadol can't be stopped cold turkey, my surgeon is on leave

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Hello Doctor, I had broken my left knee proximal tibia 2 months ago due to bike accident. Doctor put cylinder cast and after 1 month start the physiotherapy after cast removing. Now when i start walking after 1.5 months, i noticed my knee surrounding area is swelling too much after 5 to 10 minutes of walking. When i take rest and apply ice then the

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had a bike accident and fractured left knee tibia approx 50 days ago. Then my doctor put a cylinder cast as the fracture was non displaced. Cast removal done after 1 month and start the phisiotherapy. Then after 45 days doctor allow me to walk with the support of knee immobilizer and crutch. And after 50 days i am still walking for

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ...  Read More

Comminuted proximal tibial fracture. Partial ACL tear Mild joint effusion Kindly suggest the dr in plaster on 1 month

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Looking at your x ray the fracture doesn't seem to be comminuted.. As the reports suggest partial ACL tear , you should be clinically evaluated by ortho doctor.. If all goes well you can get away with ...  Read More

Please advise time taken for getting full recovery from undisplaced wrist fracture due to falling down

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Bone union may take 4 to 6 weeks in adults. But once you start Physiotherapy/exercises after removing the immobilization, it may take few more weeks to get complete range of movements depending on the ...  Read More

Hi, I went undergo surgery before 4 months ago. I have x ray of humerus which is done yesterday.can you please advise me, is there any improvement or not? If yes can i drive a bike. Attaching x Ray for reference.

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Hi.i met with an accident on 23rd July 2021.i had proximal tibial fracture.i underwent surgery with genex synthetic bone graft.i have attached xrays.this is my 5th week and I dnt have any pain neither swelling nor discomfort.kindly lemme know when can I put weight on my leg.the above attached xray are 1st...postoperative on day of surgery and 2nd..

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Wrist hairline fracture, require how to excercise for recovery and flexibility. Fingers are swelled.

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All is well sir......after cast removed ,once u take X-ray to detect ur fracture was healed or any malunion will be tr.... First check it sir If tr no problem ur wound was healed and ur doctor said ...  Read More

Hi, My humerus bone got fractured into 3 parts. It happens before 3 weeks ago.I have latest images of x Ray also. According to doctor,gap between broken Bone should be filled with new bone. As my age is 33, is it possible to fill the gap at this age?

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If it's 3 weeks since your fracture and If it's an x ray at this 3 weeks, Considering your age, your requirements, I will suggest you should go for operation at a good hospital with good surgeon . T ...  Read More

Hi, My humerus bone got fractured into 3 parts. My doctor is saying new bone will be formed between these gap. As my age is 33, is it possible to form new bone at this age?

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Kindly post your x ray pic here Then I can advice you in proper way ...  Read More

I'm 31 years old Male diagnosed with supracondylar fracture elbow with comminuted Intracondylar extension right humerus. Surgery underwent is ORIF with Locking Recon plating under general anaesthesia. This happened 5 years 7 months ago. There are 2 plates and 9 screws in my right arm. I've had physiotherapy at that time and regained most of my arm

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The problem is due to weakness of your muscles around the elbow and shoulder. How much movement will be achieved is difficult to say but you must try doing suoervised stretching and gradually increasi ...  Read More

Fracture shaft of humerus underwent closed intramedullary interlocking nail yesterday.today after 24 hrs after surgery, she is unable to extend the wrist.surgeon gave 2 options ,radial nerve might be entrapped in between fracture fragments or it might be due to pressure...shall we have to wait for the wrist movement or allow them to again open post

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Million dollar question is if she was extending the wrist pre surgery. If yes then definitely exploration urgently. Can wait for a day or 2 to see if any hint of recovery is there fasciculations etc. ...  Read More

1)What are the chances of healing in a fracture shaft of humerus in a 62/f ,female if we put on hanging Cast? 2) Does the bone look like osteoporotic?

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Rigid fixation is required.. ...  Read More

62/f,fracture shaft of humerus planned for titanium intramedullary nailing...how much will be the cost of it approximate range

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Hello dear Cost estimates vary based on the hospital where you are being operated and the implant being used. Also the costs go up if you have other medical illnesses which might prolong the stay and ...  Read More

What's the best way of management in a 62/f,who had a fall by slipping near washroom and suffered fracture shaft of humerus? She is diabetic, hypertensive, took treatment for breast cancer T1N0M0 modified radical mastectomy and chemotherapy completed 3 years back.Can she undergo intramedullary nailing. Are there any complications associated with it

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Usually a lot of humerus fractures can be managed without surgery but we will have to evaluate online if there is any neurological deficit associated with the fracture and since your mother is already ...  Read More

A 62 yr old female, fall on hand, suffered from fracture shaft of humerus, can she undergo operation????? keeping in mind she is T1N0M0 breast cancer treated by MRM 3 yrs back....

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Transverse fracture ,looks like a pathological fracture. It needs full body scan to rule out secondries. Already patient of CA breast . If pathological fracture is ruled out then can be better manag ...  Read More

A 62/f,fall on hand, fracture shaft of humerus present, Is conservative treatment sufficient or need to be operated? What is the type of operation recommended?

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It's a transverse fracture ,pathological fracture has to b rule out. What's the mode of injury? Trivial fall ? If pathological fracture is ruled out, then she can be best managed conservatively. Ex ...  Read More

Can a 62 yr old female who underwent right modified radical mastectomy T1N0M0and chemotherapy 3 years back can now undergo operation for fracture shaft of right humerus ? Are there any complications regarding any nerve damage?

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Yes she can. ...  Read More

Gt fracture in humerus bone attaching 5 week xray . Fracture operated non surgical procedure. After 5 week doc suggested to do the exercises. In 6 week I can abduct and flex my arm till 90 degree. I just want to ask is fracture heals properly till what time I will gain full motion. I'm also attaching 1 day xray report

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Repeat x ray .. ...  Read More

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