Question 1

is it normal for doc 2 say its ok 2 not wear a cast when forearm is still broken?complete fractures of radius/ulna have only little healing, no surgery

Accepted Answer

Pretty early: 6-8 wks.4 a good start on healing depending on the location of the fracture. With no callus formation i would seek another opinion.B very careful in the meantime.

Question 2

what is the healing time of tibia fracture after nonunion surgery?

Accepted Answer

It varies: A non complicated tibia fracture usually heals in any where between 6-12 weeks.  If you have already had a tibia fracture which did not heal, which is what a nonunion is, it really depends on the nature of your problem and the type of surgery done.  In the best cases scenario, it will heal in6-8 weeks.  In the worst, it may not heal again.  You would sure want to avoid nicotine and nsaids.  Thanks.

Question 3

hairline fracture on radius head: what kind of healing time am i looking at?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks: if your bones heal normally.

Question 4

what is expected healing time for displaced fracture lateral mall. ? surgery 5 weeks 4  days on nwb cast from 4 weeks  x rays attached

Accepted Answer

8-12 weeks: The healing time for this fracture is around 8-12 weeks unless there are complication, I am sorry i could not se the x-ray.

Question 5

what is healing time for a clavicle compound fracture that required surgery with a bone graft after improper healing.?

Accepted Answer

Open nonunion: Each fracture has its own personality:  worse prognosis with open, comminuted, malunion, nonunion. It depends upon the host immunity, health, and healing potential of the bone and soft tissues. May be 6 weeks to 6 months.

Question 6

i fractured right pinky toe in the joint of the proximal phalange.  6w, surgical shoe, not healing & still pain.  next? cast/surgery? can i delay for a better time to not be able to drive?

Accepted Answer

I believe you could: You could delay the surgery for little while, this elective surgery.
Good luck.

Question 7

what if there is no callus formation on the complete fractured radius ulna? overlapping fractured seen in xray

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: May be too early to see callus, nonunion, etc. X-ray findings need to be correlated with history and physical exam, preferably by an orthopedic surgeon. There is no shortcut to this.

Question 8

how soon i can start my arm rehab, after cast has been removed from fractured radius and ulna?

Accepted Answer

Ask your orthopedic : Tour orthopedic doctor is the best person to answer this question for you since he knows your history and knows the severity of the fracture.

Question 9

fractured radius - why are  my finger joints are very stiff each morning? improves during the day with movement.how long will this last? thanks

Accepted Answer

Swelling from break: The fracture causes inflammation, which impedes the normal flow of lymph from the hand to the arm and then into the central veins. Because of this slowdown, your fingers are a little swollen and feel stiff.

Elevating your arm, which gives the flow a boost from gravity, might help.

This is temporary, don't worry.

Question 10

bayonet apposition of complete fractured radius and ulna under arm cast as seen in xray both bones are in parallel position, would it heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes : As i told you before  it would be best if this were treated operatively 
but yes it will most probably heal but with some loss of function/ length / motion ect
also check vit d level as if it is low then healing will be negatively impacted.

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Is it normal for doc 2 say its ok 2 not wear a cast when forearm is still broken?complete fractures of radius/ulna have only little healing, no surgery

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What is the healing time of tibia fracture after nonunion surgery?

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Hairline fracture on radius head: what kind of healing time am i looking at?

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What is expected healing time for displaced fracture lateral mall. ? surgery 5 weeks 4 days on nwb cast from 4 weeks x rays attached

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What is healing time for a clavicle compound fracture that required surgery with a bone graft after improper healing.?

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I fractured right pinky toe in the joint of the proximal phalange. 6w, surgical shoe, not healing & still pain. next? cast/surgery? can i delay for a better time to not be able to drive?

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What if there is no callus formation on the complete fractured radius ulna? overlapping fractured seen in xray

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How soon i can start my arm rehab, after cast has been removed from fractured radius and ulna?

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Fractured radius - why are my finger joints are very stiff each morning? improves during the day with movement.how long will this last? thanks

A member asked:

Bayonet apposition of complete fractured radius and ulna under arm cast as seen in xray both bones are in parallel position, would it heal?

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