Question 1

how much time it takes to recover when there is a fracture in your shin bone and fixed with external fixator?

Accepted Answer

Consult ortho: The rate of healing from a fracture varies according to age of patient, circulation, nutrition, compliance with treatment and severity and type of fracture.  I suggest consulting with the person that applied the EF or with someone who has access to your xrays and can get historical information from you.

Question 2

what's an external fixator?

Accepted Answer

Fracture stabilizer : Some fractures are treated with external fixation instead of internal fixation. Plates and screws are used to hold the broken ends of the bone together while the fracture heals. These devices are placed under the skin and muscles. An external fixator uses pins in the bone to connect with bars outside the body. Both accomplish the same goal, to stabilize the fracture until it heals.

Question 3

i have external fixator removal recovery timeframe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what type of external fixator one has and the reason it was placed. Ask your surgeon for more details, s/he will be able to tell you more details.

Question 4

how will it be removed after external fixator surgery?

Accepted Answer

Easily: The bolts are easily removed from the screws. The screw just require a chuck and are easily removed as well. I usually do it in the or though.

Question 5

how long would recovery be from getting an external fixator to fix a 8mm bone length difference in ulna?

Accepted Answer

Recovery: Depends on your definition of recovery. Its longer than just getting the fixator removed.I take it this is a graft as well to correct a length problem. 8-10 weeks initially, another 4-6 months until all bone remodeling completed.

Question 6

is an external fixator or breaking the bone and adding an extra piece and then plating it more successful in fixing an 8mm ulna length difference?

Accepted Answer

Both have been: used. An xfix works well as it uses a periostial sleeve 2 bride the gap, which forms new bone. Cutting and auto grafts with compression plating also works. The method used depends on the training &amp; experience of the individual orthopedic surgeon.

Question 7

what could cause pain in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Hip arthritis: Degenerative hip arthritis (a variant of djd, degenerative joint disease) is common.  Chronic standing stresses the hip joint with the femoral head in the acetabulum (i.e., ball & socket).  The erosion of the bursa within the joint eventually causes pain.  Other causes which need exclusion are neurogenic and vascular causes.  Herniated discs refer to the former; aorta-iliac disease, the latter.

Question 8

i feel buning sensation on my leg.

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy : Is likely. Has a long list of causes and would need to see a doctor in person to make an accurate diagnosis.

Question 9

why is my leg collasping below me?

Accepted Answer

Collapsing leg: There are many possibilities.  You need to make an appointment to see your doctor for a check up and examination to determine the cause of your problem.

Question 10

can an angling leg be straightened?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Surgery needs to be done but timing is important to avoid any further damage to the joint.

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How will it be removed after external fixator surgery?

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How long would recovery be from getting an external fixator to fix a 8mm bone length difference in ulna?

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Is an external fixator or breaking the bone and adding an extra piece and then plating it more successful in fixing an 8mm ulna length difference?

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What could cause pain in the leg?

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Can an angling leg be straightened?

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