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I have a radial head fracture that is displaced. my orthopedic surgeon said i could avoid surgery. is this true?
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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.
Answered 6/26/2021
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