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Inter trochanteric fractu
My father had a fall, and the initial report through X-ray says Intertrochanteric fracture. He is advised bed rest for 2-3 months. He is staying in Katpadi, Tamil Nadu. I am looking for an orthopedic doctor to visit him( since he can't move)
and advise suitably.
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Surgery best option
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If your dad is medically fit for surgery then that is the best option. Non operative treatment has quite a bit of complications. Share the Xray also.
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Dr. Ajay Rao
Orthopedist
25 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, I understand that your father has already been diagnosed to have a trochanteric fracture. These fractures are common in the elderly. If your father is fit for surgery It should be ideally operated on and fixed or replaced with a bipolar cemented ARTHROPLASTY for him to be mobile, with og course a high risk consent. Katpadi being near to CMC Vellore ,I would suggest that you take him there
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