Question 1

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 2

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

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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 3

what is the treatment for a wedge fracture of the t-spine?

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Spinal fracture: The treatment depends on if this is a new fracture or old and on the age of the patient and the mechanism of injury. If it's an old healed fracture there is no treatment necessary at this stage if it's an acute fracture then bracing may be an option versus surgical intervention.

Question 4

what is the recommended treatment for a stress fracture? what if you don't treat it?

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Relative Rest: Stress fractures are overuse injuries.  Mainstay of treatment is rest.  Requires athlete's injury be placed in whatever is necessary to eliminate pain.  Casting/crutches for le injuries may be necessary.  In some activity modification without bracing or immobilization may suffice. Underlying hormonal, vitamin deficiencies corrected. Training errors identified. If untreated may progress to fracture.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

what's the best treatment for a fractured cheekbone?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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