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A 26-year-old male asked:
Bayonet apposition of complete fractured radius and ulna under arm cast as seen in xray both bones are in parallel position, would it heal?
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Dr. Kenneth Merrimananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
Yes : As i told you before it would be best if this were treated operatively
but yes it will most probably heal but with some loss of function/ length / motion ect
also check vit d level as if it is low then healing will be negatively impacted.
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Last updated Jul 10, 2013
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