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What is the treatment for malaligned fractured humerus bone?
Query: Hello doctor, Three and a half months ago, I fractured my humerus in a car accident. When I went to the hospital I had my arm put into a sling. Since then I have been going back to the hospital every three to four weeks for x-rays, what concerns me is that my doctors seem extremely unsure what to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your accident. From what I see on the Xrays attached, you sustained a humeral shaft fracture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These fractures tend to be very forgiving, that is, they do well in spite of a great deal of malalignme... Read Full »
How is the fracture of fifth metatarsal bone treated?
Query: Hi doctor,I twisted my leg and got an X-ray done. The report showed a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone. How to proceed with the treatment? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your injury. I had looked at the x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you seem to be having a pseudo-Jones fracture. Mostly, this fracture can heal without any surgical intervention.You will have to use either a walking cast or an ... Read Full »