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I have a radial head fracture that is displaced. my orthopedic surgeon said i could avoid surgery. is this true?

Q: i have a radial head fracture that is displaced. my orthopedic surgeon said i could avoid surgery. is this true?

: It depends on the type of fracture, and the amount of displacement. A second opinion can be helpful.

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Dr. Alexander Sah answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

It depends on the type of fracture, and the amount of displacement. A second opinion can be helpful.

Answered 6/16/2021

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The amount of displacement and the morphology of the fracture are big determinants as to how this fracture is treated. We would. need more info to give a definitive answer but many radial head fractures can be treated without surgery.

Dr McCornack agreed

Answered 6/26/2021

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A member asked:

I have a radial head fracture that is displaced. my orthopedic surgeon said i could avoid surgery. is this true?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alexander Sah answered

Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

Dr McCornack agreed

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