Question 1

please translate: comminuted left intertrochanteric hip fracture-avulsion of greater&lesser trochanters. fracture lines evident. no callus formation?

Accepted Answer

Not healing yet: This sounds like a complicated fracture.  Callus is what we look for to show signs of healing. It varies in time before it becomes visible on an X-ray .  Depending on when this happened would help explain the findings.  As always talk to your orthopedist. Good luck

Question 2

what're the symptoms and treatment of a greenstick fracture?

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Pain, swelling: Typically the symptoms will be pain, swelling and limited use due to pain.
Usually the injury is secondary to a fall and 
will require a cast for 4-6 weeks to heal.

Question 3

fractured cocsis or tailbone treatment? no better after two years

Accepted Answer

Donut pad: Can try a donut pad, coccyx injection, last resort, rarely, remove broken piece if not healed and injection gives temporary relief.

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?

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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

what are some treatment options for vertebral fractures?

Accepted Answer

Simple things first: Many can be treated with medication, activity modification (such as limiting lifting). Some will find a brace useful. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty (injection with bone cement) is controversial. Open surgery is limited to people with spinal cord or nerve pressure.

Question 8

what is the most common treatment for a clavicle fractures?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the location of the fracture, displacement, shortening, etc.
However the most common treatment remains, non operative treatment in a sling for a short period and watchful waiting.

Question 9

minimally displaced fractures in the head of  the fibula.what's treatment ?

Accepted Answer

Exam: You would definitely want to be fully examined to rule out any associated ligamentous injury to the ankle or knee, which is fairly common with that fracture.  If it is truly an "isolated" fracture, patients can gradually increase their weight bearing as tile rated and are usually doing well by about 6-8 weeks.  Discuss your specific case with your doctor.

Question 10

which treatment works the best and fastest for broken bone?

Accepted Answer

See Orthopedist: Most broken bones need immobilization, which often means a cast.See the specialist.

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Please translate: comminuted left intertrochanteric hip fracture-avulsion of greater&lesser trochanters. fracture lines evident. no callus formation?

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What're the symptoms and treatment of a greenstick fracture?

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Fractured cocsis or tailbone treatment? no better after two years

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What are the emergency treatment for fractures?

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