Question 1

what is the treatment for humerus fracture?

Accepted Answer

Too broad of a topic: I cannot answer this accurately. The humerus can be broken in three distinct areas, near the shoulder, the middle part of the bone, and near the elbow. Depending where the fracture is has huge impact on the options. There are non-operative and surgical options for fractures at all three locations but i cannot discuss in more detail without knowing more specifics about the fracture.

Question 2

mid shaft humerus fracture an plated in arm how much time bone will take to cure an when should physio therapy started. angulation of plate also there?

Accepted Answer

Humeral plate: I'm not sure what you mean that there is angulation of the plate, there has to be a slight convexity to the plate to avoid valgus malreduction. Physical therapy should start around 6 weeks post-operatively.

Question 3

women aged 75 with diabetes, bp, thyroid, ra, osteoporosis and parkinsons. fell a week back on the right hand and broke the bone on her arm. looks like proximal humerus fracture and the bone has moved a bit. can we go in for surgical treatment?

Accepted Answer

: There are risks and benefits to any surgery. In a 75 yo person with so many chronic conditions, the risk will be higher. Talk to her orthopedic surgeon about the specific risks of this procedure and whether they outweigh the benefits. There may be alternative, nonsurgical methods that are less risky.

Question 4

what are the emergency treatment for fractures?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: X-rays or MRI if needed. Splinting and immobilization of fracture and if not compound fracture the referral to surgeon. Will likely give pain meds too.

Question 5

what's the best treatment for a fractured cheekbone?

Accepted Answer

Cheekbone Fracture: Treatment will vary depending on the type of fracture (nondisplaced, displaced, simple, comminuted).  It is always best to be able to reduce the fracture to its original shape and form.  A thorough discussion should be had with your facial trauma surgeon.

Question 6

can you recover from fractured kneecap and if so- what is treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The treatment is different based on how bad the fracture is.  It can vary from non-operative to repair to removal of the kneecap.  Your orthopedic surgeon will be able to give you more specific info, but yes, you can recover from it.

Question 7

sir, my midshaft humerus fractured broken slightly.can it will be heal without surgery tell me also the recovery time? doctors did plaster of paris.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most of these will heal in 6to 8 weeks without surgery.  They should be followed to make sure they stay straight.

Question 8

i had an accident 5 months ago and my humerus was fractured. doctors operated it and put a plate and a graft for recovery. when can i remove d plate.

Accepted Answer

About 1 year: The plate can be removed only when there is full healing and consolidation. Once the bone heals we also want it to remodel a bit to get stronger. By the time you are ready for the plate to be removed it is about 8 months to 1 year. Only remove the plate if you are having pain from the plate because with scar tissue there is a risk for nerve damage.

Question 9

what is the treatment and recovery after  a fractured skull?

Accepted Answer

Conservative: Most are managed conservatively, although if they are significantly depressed, causing neurological injury or cosmetically deforming, surgical options do exist.

Question 10

what is the most common treatment for a fractured ankle?

Accepted Answer

Surgery vs cast: If the displacement is minor, then a cast may be adequate. If there is marked displacement then surgery is required to realign the ankle joint to avoid disability.

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Mid shaft humerus fracture an plated in arm how much time bone will take to cure an when should physio therapy started. angulation of plate also there?

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Women aged 75 with diabetes, bp, thyroid, ra, osteoporosis and parkinsons. fell a week back on the right hand and broke the bone on her arm. looks like proximal humerus fracture and the bone has moved a bit. can we go in for surgical treatment?

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What are the emergency treatment for fractures?

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What's the best treatment for a fractured cheekbone?

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Can you recover from fractured kneecap and if so- what is treatment?

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Sir, my midshaft humerus fractured broken slightly.can it will be heal without surgery tell me also the recovery time? doctors did plaster of paris.

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I had an accident 5 months ago and my humerus was fractured. doctors operated it and put a plate and a graft for recovery. when can i remove d plate.

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What is the treatment and recovery after a fractured skull?

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What is the most common treatment for a fractured ankle?

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