External fixator

Health Q&A
Humerus bone broken

Dear sir , I was meet up accident exactly 24 days back I was admitted after 3 days exactly 21 days I was operated to the humerus by fixing the plate , My concern is how many days it can take for healing. And whether there plate can  be melt inside or I need to go for another surjery for removing. Kindly guide me

Back and leg pain

Having acute leg and back pain when I walk especially climb stairs. Wasn't the case before. Past few months I am having very less food, close to no nutrition as well cause of relocating. Is that the cause ??

Meniscus tear

How much time it would take for my knee to heal with physiotherapy and exercise.  Attached mri file for reference.

Shoulder dislocation

“I had a shoulder dislocation previously. Now I have pain while riding, pain after gym, and discomfort while sleeping. I want to check whether the shoulder is stable and whether I can safely continue gym.”

Percentage of Disability for Hip

Hello, I was diagnosed with AVN in 2021, and i went for bilateral hip replacement in 2022 and then after 2023 for the other leg. The doctor had advised me not to squat, not to bend past 90 degrees, not to sit cross legged and  from sitting on low surfaces for life. But I feel pain after walking 2-3 kms, and had 3 times minor dislocations where the joint itself Came back to its place automatically. I wanted to know if I can apply for 40% benchmark disability for my case? Or how much percentage can i get given my condition? Thank you

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Dr. Henry D. Rocco - Orthopedist
Dr. Henry D. Rocco Orthopedist (Medical School, Fellowship, Residency, Internship, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Class of 1962) 64 years experience Benjamin Jacob Burkam, MD
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Dr. David F. Huber - Orthopedist
Dr. David F. Huber Orthopedist (Residency, Medical School, Class of 1980, Internship, Residency - ID, Medical Degree) 46 years experience Northstar Family Dental
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Dr. Robert A Fada - Orthopedist
Dr. Robert A Fada Orthopedist (Medical School, Fellowship, Residency, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Undergraduate degree) 35 years experience Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Dr. Michael B. Williard - Orthopedist
Dr. Michael B. Williard Orthopedist (Medical School, Internship, Residency, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery) 39 years experience Orthopedic One
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Dr. Robert C. Turner - Orthopedist
Dr. Robert C. Turner Orthopedist (Medical School, Residency, Internship, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Internship in Transitional Year) 53 years experience Ohio Surgery Center
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