Question 1

are the symptoms of supracondylar fracture bad?

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Possibly: If you are referring to a supracondylar humerus fracture, the injury can be very painful.  With a displaced fracture, there is also risk of vascular injury and nerve injury.  These fractures require urgent evaluation.

Question 2

would you recommend surgery for a supracondylar fracture of the distal humerus on a 79 year old female with adequately-controlled niddm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A supracondylar fracture is a pretty significant and debilitating fracture if not treated.  Particularly if it is displaced or involves the joint.   While there are complications as with any surgery, if you are healthy, surgery is better than the alternative of a nonfunctioning elbow.

Question 3

how do you treat radial nerve injury with supracondylar fracture in children?

Accepted Answer

Radial Nerve: The presence of a wrist drop with a humeral fracture is most often due to a stretch injury or contusion of the nerve as it travels down the arm in the spiral groove.  An extension wrist splint may be helpful to prevent a flexion contracture from the associated wrist drop.  If there is an absence of improvement on exam and serial EMG testing, surgical exploration may need to be considered.

Question 4

can shock be caused by multiple fractures?

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Yes: Multiple fractures that generally occur with major accidents such as a motor vehicle accidents or battle field injuries can result in mulitple fractures that can lead to hypovolemic shock from blood loss. Other injuries leading to spine involvement can lead to neurogenic shock.....You can review the types of shock by visiting reputable medical sites on the internet.

Question 5

what can cause recurrent metatarsal fractures?

Accepted Answer

I would think : Low vitamin d levels for starters. Assuming you aren't jumping off of buildings....

Question 6

could a punch to the back cause a fractured spine? or not likely?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: But possible. Fractures of the transverse processes for the lumbar vertebrae can occur from direct trauma. Usually a fist punch can't generate enough force to cause this but it can happen sometimes. Best to get checked out. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 7

what is the usual cause of compression fractures in the spine?

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Osteoporosis: The usual cause of compression fractures in the spine is osteoporosis -- low bone mass that usually occurs after menopause in women but it can occur in men after testosterone levels have dropped or for anyone on certain medications that interfer with bone metabolism.  Adequate intake of calcium and vitamin d along with exercise can slow progression but one should check with their physician.

Question 8

is the fracture caused by osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Osteoporosis causes a reduction in bone mass with weakenning of bone strength. This can lead to a fracture in any area of the body.

Question 9

what causes pain in the leg after a lumber fracture?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingment: Could be the cause.  Did you have corrective procedures?  If you have any weakeness or bowel or bladder problems you will need to see a doctor urgently.

Question 10

what causes the pain for people suffering from a colles fracture?

Accepted Answer

Trauma to the nerves: The process start when patient fall and continue by damaging the skin and the tendon and the nerves and the bone.
These injuries cause swelling , the bone  bleed from inside to cause pressure on the nerves, which cause the pain. When the swelling go away the pain cause away.

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