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Right forearm both complete fracture overlapping 3months already in cast xray no callus formation appreciated but my doctor allows me to move my arm?
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Get a second opinion: The standard of care for a both bone forearm fracture in an adult is anatomical restoration of length and relationship between the radius & ulna by surgical means. Most surgeons choose double plating, although some cases are amenable to closed reduction and rodding. The only exception would be if surgery were life threatening or other medical contraindications.
Answered 9/8/2013
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I'd need to see the: Images. However, no callous formation at 3 months is concerning. Sometimes the cast can obscure the callous. You might want to ask your doctor if extra imaging (ct) might be helpful.
Answered 7/5/2015
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Is it normal for doc 2 say its ok 2 not wear a cast when forearm is still broken?Complete fractures of radius/ulna have only little healing, no surgery
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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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