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My fracture is in the middle of my forearm and both radius and ulna are severed. my surgeon does not want to do surgery. is this a risky decision?
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It depends: Mainly how well the bones segments are aligned. If it is good, no surgery is a good option and immobilization is all what is needed.
Answered 4/30/2015
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Not necessarily: There are risks to surgery and to casting alone. If your alignment can be maintained safely in a cast that is a fine treatment plan. If the alignment is not good or is very unstable then surgery can be helpful. Other factors such as your general health, skin condition, etc play a role in the decision too.
Answered 9/3/2015
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