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Does an old buckle fracture show up in an xray? serious excruciating pain. please help

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes it does, a ---: - buckle is seen in the cortex of the bone, hence the name. Usually in youth,in younger years. They may be very subtle though. If suspected a cast 2 protect it & films in 2 weeks, and then there will be evidence of healing callous present. @ 40 years it's unlikely, you would be more sustable to have a stress fracture. These develop slowly, so if this is an acute injury see an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 3/14/2016

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