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If a baby has a spiral fracture to the arm would it be visible on future x rays?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possibly: Although the body's ability to heal & remodel a broken bone is amazing (especially in an infant) evidence of an old fracture may show on radiograph (x-ray) especially if the fracture fragments are not in perfect alignment. Thus the bone should be x-rayed, aligned, & cast/braced by orthopedic surgeon to prevent deformity or decreased function.

Answered 9/12/2012

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