The radius is a bone of the forearm that is attached to the humerus on one side and the wrist on the other. It is usually prone to distal fractures caused most frequently due to excessive trauma. The postoperative healing results in pain and stiffness, which may persist for years.
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Do broken bones set themselves as a child grows?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4 year old son has a broken ulna and radius. They are broken in the middle of his arm. The x-ray shows that the broken bones are displaced. The doctor did not perform a reduction and ordered a full arm cast. He stated that the bones will set themselves as my son grows. Is this true... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have seen the x-rays of your child (attachment removed to protect patient identity).To be very honest, I am not happy if this is the position which has been accepted after the cast has been put. It is true that fractures remodel in children very well and that they al... Read Full »
Can using sling heal arm fracture faster?
Query: Hi doctor,My 4-year-old son fell down in the play area and got his left arm fractured in the region of the ulna and radius. We went to the emergency room immediately and the doctors did the alignment and put him in cast and sling. Can you please check the x-ray and confirm the alignment? Since he is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reduction is not appropriate in this case, the bone might join in a 4-year-old child but this is certainly taking a risk. The child requires removal of the cast, reattempt at a close reduction, and application of slab for one week followed by a check X-ray elbow ... Read Full »
I got an elbow iinjury from a bike fall and have struggles folding my hand. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, After the fall from the bike, I got an elbow injury. A month passed, but I still struggle to fold my hand. A recent X-ray report is attached. Please tell me what happened with my elbow and what to do. I used a hand pouch for two weeks to hang my hand after consulting a local doctor. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen just your AP (anteroposterior) x-ray (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identities)of the elbow; there seems to be a healing fracture of your radial head and neck; I would still like to see a lateral X-ray of the e... Read Full »
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