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Plaster done 10 days back on fracture
My daughter fall down, got her hand fractured. The doctor advised us surgery but on consulting other he denied the need of surger saying at her age bones have good self healing capacity. After applying local anesthesia he located the bone externally and put a cast. After 10 days of cast, we did another xray. Attaching both previous and current reports. I am really worried and in a great confusion about the decision we made for our daughter. I understand the opinions of the doctors may vary, but I am just want to be sure that our decision should not affect my daughters future life. I request you to guide us. Thank you.
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Many of such fractures are known to unite with even closed reduction and cast (what your doctor has done). Although some deformity maybe seen, it may take 6-7months for the deformity to disappear. Functionally should not be a problem and she will gain nearly normal movements. But if you don't want to wait for this period and want earlier mobilisation protocol, then you can choose for surgery.
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kindly consult for detailed resolution of your symptoms
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