Question 1

which type of pain medication(s) do you get for a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Narcotics often: Avoid non steroidal anti-inflammatories as they can adversely effect bone union and healing.

Question 2

don't you normally get drugs to set a broken bone (lets say ankle) prior to a doctor putting on a cast?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Not all broken bones need to be "set". Some are non-displaced. In that case they don't.

Question 3

how serious is a broken bone on a 82year old?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the 82 yo & the fracture site. A healthy one with a non-displaced, simple fracture of a finger on the non-dominant hand shouldn't have any more trouble with it than anyone else. At any age, a fracture of the femur (hip bone)  will cause significant issues. In general, older people heal more slowly & are more likely to have complications than younger ones.

Question 4

how long should you wait before having surgery on a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

broken bone: Not all broken bones need surgery.  Those that do require surgery should be fixed as soon as the soft tissues allow.  This varies depending on location.  For example, some ankle injuries require a bit longer to allow swelling to resolve before the skin is safe for surgery.  Other injuries should be fixed asap such as hip fractures or femur fractures.  Talk with your ortho doc.

Question 5

is it possible that i have a broken bone? just went airborne on my bike and fell on outstretched arm.

Accepted Answer

Certainly possible: Severe pain after such a fall in the wrist or forearm certainly could justify an x-ray to rule out that possibility.  Also persistence of significant pain for more than a few days would warrant x-ray to exclude a broken bone as apposed to sprain.

Question 6

what does a broken bone feel like?

Accepted Answer

Very painful but: It can be very painful or be very mild. It is worse if the bones are not left in their anatomical position. Those that still oppose each other end to end can be asymptomatic.

Question 7

how should you place a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is a limb placing it above your heart usually helps keep the swelling and pain down.  Which bone are you referring to?

Question 8

how bad is the pain of a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Pain is relative to people and bone andand type ofworkouts fracture...So it depends...But they generally hurt.

Question 9

what should i expect when i have a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: where?
Which bone?

Swelling, pain, distortion, 
Improvement and healing over 6-8 weeks!!

Question 10

what does chemo do to a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Could make it heal: Chemotherapy , if it works well, can clear up the cancer cells enough that the bone could heal. If chemo does not work then of course the bone problem can only get worse. Sometimes application of local radiotherapy can help accomplish healing better than chemo can. So ask your doctor about this option.

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Don't you normally get drugs to set a broken bone (lets say ankle) prior to a doctor putting on a cast?

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How long should you wait before having surgery on a broken bone?

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Is it possible that i have a broken bone? just went airborne on my bike and fell on outstretched arm.

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What does a broken bone feel like?

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How should you place a broken bone?

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