Question 1

hello
what is best treatment for broken elbow?
radial head fracture 
bones displaces if arm is moved, i.e. if patient leans forward
patient is 53?

Accepted Answer

Radial head: The best care is administered by an orthopedic surgeon with experience treating such fractures. You may have to consult one at an orthopedic department at a university hospital if none of the local orthopedists don't have sufficient experience.

Question 2

fractured elbow and failing physical therapy, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Elbow specialist.: Make sure that you're seeing an orthopedic elbow specialist. The fracture needs to heal in the correct position. It may be malaligned.... Or it could be a non-union or a delayed union.

Question 3

when should a person start physical therapy and mobilize his elbow after elbow dislocation/fracture ?

Accepted Answer

Within a week: Assuming your fracture-dislocation was fixed surgically (as most are), it is critical to get your elbow moving within a week of surgery. You may never have full motion again (though it is possible), but to optimize your motion and elbow function, early motion is critical.

Question 4

what happenes if you don't get treatment for  a fractured arm?

Accepted Answer

It will heal, but...: Most fractures will heal no matter what. However, it's best to seek treatment with an orthopaedic surgeon to ensure that the bone heals in an appropriate position. If the bone heals in a bad position, called a mal-union, it may cause pain, joint dysfunction, or lead to arthritis or loss of motion. See a board certified orthopaedic surgeon for an x-ray and treatment. Healing will take about 6 weeks.

Question 5

what is the treatment for an 8 week old infant with a spiral fracture of the arm?

Accepted Answer

Thorough eval: This kind of fracture at this age requires a thorough evaluation. A history of the event if known that preceded detection of the injury.An evaluation of the setting wherein it occurred & a minimum set of  x-rays over the all the long bones & ribs for other fractures.The orthopedist is a player in this event, but no more important than the team that covers the other issues.

Question 6

hurt my arm and now it hurt all time  i has.   x ray.  there no broken bones  why does it hurt  time i has physical therapy ?

Accepted Answer

Soft tissues: X-rays only show bone injuries. MRI's show soft tissue injuries and may be needed if pain persists.

Question 7

i dislocated my left shoulder 6 weeks ago, i have been doing therapy i have a fracture in my shoulder, now i am able to move it but i feel pain sometime when i swing my arm and i move it, doing  streching ect, do i need more time to rest or i am going to

Accepted Answer

Consult: Your physical therapist. They may be able to determine if you are progressing too quickly. If not...See your physician for a re-evaluation.

Question 8

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 9

can you tell me how to treat my fractured elbow?

Accepted Answer

Depends: elbow injuries are very complicated the specific treatment would depend on what is broken and where it is broken in addition to any potential ligamentous injuries which may be present

Question 10

what happens to bone fragments from a fractured elbow?

Accepted Answer

Absorbed: Small bone fragments are usually absorbed or "walled off" into the surrounding soft tissues- it truly depends on the nature and size of the fracture and fragments.

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Hello what is best treatment for broken elbow? radial head fracture bones displaces if arm is moved, i.e. if patient leans forward patient is 53?

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Fractured elbow and failing physical therapy, what to do?

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When should a person start physical therapy and mobilize his elbow after elbow dislocation/fracture ?

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What happenes if you don't get treatment for a fractured arm?

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What is the treatment for an 8 week old infant with a spiral fracture of the arm?

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Hurt my arm and now it hurt all time i has. x ray. there no broken bones why does it hurt time i has physical therapy ?

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I dislocated my left shoulder 6 weeks ago, i have been doing therapy i have a fracture in my shoulder, now i am able to move it but i feel pain sometime when i swing my arm and i move it, doing streching ect, do i need more time to rest or i am going to

A member asked:

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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Can you tell me how to treat my fractured elbow?

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What happens to bone fragments from a fractured elbow?

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