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Humerus bone fracture
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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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This is fracture shaft humerus with butterfly fragment. As far as your age concerned it will unite comfortably, most probably malunite, but this will not affect functional outcome.
It will remodel with time.
Next Steps
Radiological assessment every week
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Start range of motion excercise as soon as possible.
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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 .
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There is a deformity at the fracture site.
So even if the gap is filled, there will be a bend at the fracture site.
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Should go for surgery for better results.
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If you're prepared to take a chance, take it
The gap may get filled by itself.
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Dr. Ajay Rao
Orthopedist
25 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is a comminuted fracture with a large butterfly (seperate) fragment. Better to get it operated. It is going to displace with just a plaster.
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