Question 1

i was told i have a #10 chronic fractured rib and a #6 acute fractured rib. what do each of these mean?

Accepted Answer

: Did you fall a lot? Chronic #10 rib fracture means this rib was broken months or years ago and the fracture has been healed which can be seen on the X-ray film. Acute #6 rib fracture can be seen on X-ray within days of the injury when the crack or displaced rib sections is not healed yet.

Question 2

is a chronic fracture with early cystic changes bad?

Accepted Answer

Well, it is not idea: a chronic fracture would imply it is not healing…cystic changes is implying the surrounding bone is porous and the bone is not as strong…your doctor should suggest how to help heal the fracture..

Question 3

my last ex-rays showed that i have chronic left and right sacral and bilateral superior and inferior pubic rami fractures with callus. does that mean ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Chronic fractures mean that they are old and not new fractures.  The callus seen on X-ray is one sign that they are not new because callus is a term to describe bone healing around a fracture.  The locations of the bones described are in and around your pelvis.  I would not hesitate to discuss these findings directly with your doctor.

Question 4

what can i do for insomnia  that has lasted 8 months. also in chronic pain following a fractured shoulder and an operation on it 6 months ago. not healed at all.

Accepted Answer

Sleep Hygiene is Key: Keep reg. bed &amp; wake time. Make routine: warm bath /shower, aromatherapy, read, or light music. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfy mattress/pillows &amp; no work materials or computer. Bedroom only for sleep &amp; sex. No food 2-3 hrs, caffeine w/i 6 hrs, alcohol or smoking w/i 2 hrs of bed. Exercise at least few hrs before bed. No naps. Retire only if tired. Deal wi problems at another time. After 1

Question 5

dealing with chronic pain from fractured humerus, rhuematoid arthritis, psoriasis plus other health problems.  need energy!  please help?

Accepted Answer

You need: Comprehensive care from a physician trained in pain medicine and a rheumatologist both of which need to examine you thoroughly before making treatment suggestions. Meanwhile increase your activity in a safe environment like aqua therapy.

Question 6

is it possible to re-injure healed spinal compression fractures. did not have pain until accident but doctor says fractures are chronic not recent.

Accepted Answer

Compression fxs: Yes you can ,but at your age would consider that you have injured other parts of the spine( facets, disc, ligaments,muscles )

Question 7

how can you tell if a pars fracture is chronic or not from an mri?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: If you can see it on the MRI and have a recent MRI where it is clearly not seen one can infer acuity. This is a distinctly uncommon occurrence.

Question 8

what does it mean to have a chronic compression fracture at t8 in back?

Accepted Answer

Old Crush Fracture: Chronic=happened 3-6 months ago. Compression=squished. Long bone Fx is usually like breaking a stick. A spine bone is a cylinder that can be crushed down usually more on one side. It's like sitting on a cardboard box &amp; having it partially collapse. 
AND, they usually heal nicely but are very painful and can take 1-3 months to heal. 
Some docs do kyphoplasty which cements the Fx in 1 hr=0 pain!

Question 9

i have chronic compression fractures in l2 and t2. no trauma to my back but had celestone injections age 6-11 now 58. could this be the cause for pain?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: The term chronic refers to the idea that the fractures are old and therefore healed.  Unless they healed in a highly collapsed manner, most healed compression fractures do not cause pain.  Similarly, steroid injections in and of themselves do not cause pain.  Degenerative disc disease, facet arthropathy, and SI problems are just three examples of more common causes.  Be seen for correct diagnosis.

Question 10

what does it mean to have a chronic ankle fracture?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Chronic refers to time.  We refer to fractures as healed, a delayed union, or a non union.

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What can i do for insomnia that has lasted 8 months. also in chronic pain following a fractured shoulder and an operation on it 6 months ago. not healed at all.

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Dealing with chronic pain from fractured humerus, rhuematoid arthritis, psoriasis plus other health problems. need energy! please help?

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What does it mean to have a chronic compression fracture at t8 in back?

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I have chronic compression fractures in l2 and t2. no trauma to my back but had celestone injections age 6-11 now 58. could this be the cause for pain?

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