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Is surgery required
The doctor has suggested to get it operated. Is surgery and putting plates required? Can't I get heal by only plaster.
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Closed reduction and above elbow plaster cast must be attempted.
If check x-ray is satisfactory, surgery should be avoided.
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This definitely needs surgery.
This is called fracture of necessity
It needs plate and screws. To get the fracture healing nicely.
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Please get it operated. Trust your doctor
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
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Yes, surgery is required for a reasonable outcome.
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