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A member asked:
Does a 90 year old with a displaced, slightly fractured tibia have to have surgery or can it be put in a cast?
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Possibly: Depending on the patient's medical condition, and preinjury walking status, and the exact nature of the fracture (i.e. how displaced is the fracture?), a minimally displaced fracture often can be treated without surgery (i.e. a cast). However, the final decision will depend on the exact imaging findings and the opinion of your orthopedist.
Answered 5/21/2015
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