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Pls suggest if it's a fracture
My daughter 2.5 year old had a fall from sofa. Her x ray is done and is attached .pls suggest if casting would be needed . Or any other alternative considering COVID times in mind . Pls help
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Photos of your child’s both elbows are very important . They will decide the treatment further!!
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Analgesic syrup for 3 days as per child’s weight
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No massage.
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One xray and so many different opinions… all we are doing is confusing the patient…
In such cases i would request the patient to just visit the nearby trusted doctor… he can be the best judge to this, and trust him he will do his best to make your child alright.
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Yes. It’s a fracture.
As she is 2 and a half years old she needs a plaster with arm sling for 3 weeks from the day of injury….
Don’t ignore…..
Get it done…..
Syp Pacimol 1-1-1
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Sooner the better
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It is unlikely to be a fracture.
It could be pulled elbow.
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Seems like a hairline fracture around elbow joint
Get plaster for 3 weeks
Then physio
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Thank you for reaching out to Pediatric Orthopedic specialist in Mumbai.
From your image of xray it looks like an undisplaced injury which can be best managed by us.
I would advice you to reach to me directly on video consultation or consultation anywhere in Mumbai as I see kids all around the city.
Thank you
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Consult directly with doctor
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Dr. Harmesh Kapoor
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28 yrs exp
Delhi
It seems to be a case of undisplaced supracondylar fracture humerus and needs treatment by an orthopaedic surgeon.
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you should visit a orthopaedic surgeon
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