Question 1

what can i do about a cominuted radial head fracture?

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See your doctor: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 2

do you need pt to recover from a radial head fracture?

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Yes: It help if you could not do it yourself.

Question 3

nondisplaced radial head fracture treatment, what to do?

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Rest: can use splint or sling for 2-3 weeks , then range of motion. as long as it remains non displaced

Question 4

how long does radial head fracture hurt?

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It depends: Some up 8-12 weeks

Question 5

what are the most common symptoms of radial head fracture?

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Pain : Pain on outside part of elbow. Pain with forearm twisting. Sometimes can feel cracking sensation in elbow.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: radial head fracture?

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Radial head: The radial head is a concave end on the top part of the radius bone of the forearm that articulates with the elbow.  It can be fractured with a fall on an outstetched hand as has been assocated with dislocations.

Question 7

what is the best treatment for radial head fracture?

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Likely casting: If you have a radial head fracture you will likely need some reduction and casting it depends on severity of injury.

Question 8

tips on straighten my arm please. have radial head fracture since july 6, 2015. please help

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Increase movement: My wife had the same thing and was told to carry her heavy purse in the affected hand down by her side as much as possible.  Since it has been 3 months, already, you may or may not be able to straighten it any more than you can right now without additional operation.

Question 9

symptoms of radial head fracture?

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Pain: Typical injury is a fall on an outstretched hand.  Pain in the elbow, swelling, loss of motion or feeling that the elbow is locked or stuck.

Question 10

how long does it take for a radial head fracture to heal?

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6-8 weeks: It take about 6-8  weeks for this fracture to heal.

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