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Xray left elbow AP
Hi.
My 14 month son had a fracture 4 weeks ago. Today we had xray again and report shows:
Old Healed Cortical Break With Surrounding Cellus Noted At The Mid Shaft Of Radius
Plz let me know in details. Is it still not heal properly?
Thanks
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Need to examine the fracture site for pain, tenderness
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Will start mobilization, help in early recovery
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Consult orthopaedic surgeon
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
If callus formation is noted,that is good sign as fracture is healing.However,one needs to evaluate alignment of fracture,but that too will addressed by itself as child is young enough to allow remodeling of fracture site.
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Need to review x ray film
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Movement exercise should be started based on physical and radiological assessment.
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Dr. Ranjan Gupta
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2 yrs exp
Delhi
It is good sign,if it was an undisplaced/minimally displaced fracture
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X ray film?
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