Question 1

how can i exercise with none fragments in lower back? fractured l3 & 4 in 2004.

Accepted Answer

? none fragments: Maybe known fragments 
2004 is a long time ago  would be ok to try exercise that is low impact and very gradually progress /  might want to get some new xrays / might want to work with a good personal trainer  try water aerobics 

good luck.

Question 2

what happens to bone fragments from a fractured elbow?

Accepted Answer

Absorbed: Small bone fragments are usually absorbed or "walled off" into the surrounding soft tissues- it truly depends on the nature and size of the fracture and fragments.

Question 3

md said i fractured my tailbone. sent me for xrays to find out if i had floating bone fragments. said that could be bad. why?

Accepted Answer

Bone is sharp: when broken (off), and a piece of free floating bone could potentially cut into the rectum or part of the intestine in that area.  Having said that, it is not so easy to completely break (off) a piece of coccyx, or tailbone.  Did the doc examine you?  If s/he felt a piece freely moving, this is a way of being sure that you are safe, not meant to scare you.  Good luck!

Question 4

what chronic pain stems from a butterfly femur fracture?

Accepted Answer

Bad Fracture: This is a bad fracture and I am sure if you have that you underwent surgery with internal fixation (hardware).  There is a lot of tissue damage involved in the fracture itself and then the surgery.  Anyone has the potential for chronic pain due to the scarring of tissue or the post fracture bony changes which take place with any bad fracture.

Question 5

after 6 months of tibia bone fracture my x-ray results say "there is fracture at the distal 3rd of the tibia with minimal displacement of the fragments. will it heal and if it heals will i be able to walk and run? or what're your suggestions? thank?

Accepted Answer

: The wording suggests a new fracture through the location of an old fracture or true "non-union" which is a worrisome condition where the bone will not come together and heal. You need to have this evaluated by a bond doctor in your country to see if it can be treated successfully. Non=unions can create a permanent disability.

Question 6

i have a displaced fracture of my cuboid bone. main fragment is 1.4 cm in diameter. is surgery absolutely necessary?

Accepted Answer

Not absolutely: You need to discuss this  with your physicians and get a second opinion from an orthopedic foot specialist.

Question 7

i had several fragments removed from my big right toe due to a fracture & disloction. how long is recovery time after surgery?

Accepted Answer

This is something to: Discuss with your surgeon. Knowing what surgical procedure was done and what yep of fixatio utilized whether pins, screws, staples or plates, if the joint was involved etc would help one give an idea. Since we can not see a post op xray, you really need to rely on your surgeon. Speedy recovery.

Question 8

displaced collarbone with a butterfly fracture wedged between, 12 mm overlap, 6 weeks later bone cutting the skin, best option, bone removal or plate?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle fracture: If fracture with good bridging callus, then excise spur, if you definitely need surgery. If bone still not with adequate healing, consider plate, screws, & bone graft if it is painful.

Question 9

where exactly on ankle is a "posteromedial fracture fragment" and a "posterolateral fracture fragment" requiring screws? (trimalleolar fx).

Accepted Answer

Trimalleolar fractur: A trimalleolar ankle fracture by definition is an unstable ankle fracture that requires operative fixation. It includes the the distal fibula( lateral maleolous ), the medial distal end of the tibia( medial maleolous ), and the lower end of the tibia in the back of the ankle ( posterior maleolous ). The medial and lateral maleolous typically need fixation. Posterior maleolous only if &gt;25% of joint

Question 10

regarding ankle fracture, where on the ankle is the "posteromedial fracture fragment" (1 screw) and "posterolateral fracture fragment" (2 screws)?

Accepted Answer

Medial/ lateral: Medial is the inner side of the ankle, lateral the outer side. Posterior is towards the back. Hope it helps .

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Butterfly fragment fracture

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How can i exercise with none fragments in lower back? fractured l3 & 4 in 2004.

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What happens to bone fragments from a fractured elbow?

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Md said i fractured my tailbone. sent me for xrays to find out if i had floating bone fragments. said that could be bad. why?

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What chronic pain stems from a butterfly femur fracture?

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After 6 months of tibia bone fracture my x-ray results say "there is fracture at the distal 3rd of the tibia with minimal displacement of the fragments. will it heal and if it heals will i be able to walk and run? or what're your suggestions? thank?

A member asked:

I have a displaced fracture of my cuboid bone. main fragment is 1.4 cm in diameter. is surgery absolutely necessary?

A member asked:

I had several fragments removed from my big right toe due to a fracture & disloction. how long is recovery time after surgery?

A member asked:

Displaced collarbone with a butterfly fracture wedged between, 12 mm overlap, 6 weeks later bone cutting the skin, best option, bone removal or plate?

A member asked:

Where exactly on ankle is a "posteromedial fracture fragment" and a "posterolateral fracture fragment" requiring screws? (trimalleolar fx).

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Regarding ankle fracture, where on the ankle is the "posteromedial fracture fragment" (1 screw) and "posterolateral fracture fragment" (2 screws)?

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