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My humerus is fractured. plate is installed inside. after 4 weeks i went for checkup. i insisted on doing x ray but he told me not to do ? should i do xray just for satisfaction that it's aligned properly? after how much time i should remove my sling?

Q: my humerus is fractured. plate is installed inside. after 4 weeks i went for checkup. i insisted on doing x ray but he told me not to do ? should i do xray just for satisfaction that it's aligned properly? after how much time i should remove my sling?

: Any test should be done with a clear indication, let the surgical team decide when is the right time to remove the sling and repeat an X-ray.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Any test should be done with a clear indication, let the surgical team decide when is the right time to remove the sling and repeat an X-ray.

Answered 1/31/2023

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A member asked:

My humerus is fractured. plate is installed inside. after 4 weeks i went for checkup. i insisted on doing x ray but he told me not to do ? should i do xray just for satisfaction that it's aligned properly? after how much time i should remove my sling?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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