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My cracked radius bone still shows ununion picture on x-ray. the cast had removed. why i don't feel such pain like before?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Clinical union: X-rays are often the last thing to show solid healing after a fracture. Clinically patients recover faster than their xrays. X-rays do not show the granulation tissue, cartilage, and other healing tissues that help stabilize your broken bone.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

At times the xray: picture lags behind the actual healing process. At other times the fracture may not be fully healed but the fracture may be stable enough to limit pain with motions . this is common for many minimally displaced fractures that may only need 3-4 weeks of casting ( if stable) before range f motion with art time splinting is started. However overdoing it can bring the pain back from irritation

Answered 11/19/2014

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Sometimes the fracture may be healed, but not show up on X-ray. Sometimes a fracture will get some degree of stability from scar tissue and soft tissue healing that the pain is minimal. Don't hesitate to discuss with your doctor.

Answered 10/27/2017

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