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For my mom who is 81 year old, which is the best treatment for fracture?

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Hi doctor,

My mother is 81 years old. She had undergone one left shoulder surgery due to a fracture in the neck of the humerus four years ago. She also had experienced a cerebral stroke resulting partial paralysis of the left hand and the left leg. Now, due to a sudden fall on the ground, she also has broken her right humerus. I have attached the x-ray for your reference. Either plaster or sling or surgery, what may be the best treatment? She has been given pain medicine and antibiotic by the treating doctor. I am anxious to know early as the doctor treating her has asked the decision from us.
Answered by Dr. Sumit Chawla

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Dr. Sumit Chawla is a skilled Orthopedician and Traumatology specialist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in managing musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and joint disorders with precision. His expertise spans both advanced surgical techniques and effective non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chawla is committed to delivering personalized care that restores mobility, enhances recovery, and improves patients’ quality of life.

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Hello,

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I have gone through your history as well as the images attached to it (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your mother has fractured her right humerus and she also has osteoarthritis in her right shoulder and osteoporosis. She had a cerebrovascular accident causing paralysis of the left side, but you have not mentioned the current status of the left upper limb. Did it recover or not? If there are signs of recovery, then is the recovery complete or partial? Results for both surgery and conservative methods are nearly the same in this age group. My recommendation is to go for surgery because of early mobilization. Movement of the shoulder joint is expected to be restricted in both surgery and conservative management. As already informed by your treating doctor, results will hardly vary and my decision is surgery.

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Published At September 7, 2016
Reviewed At January 17, 2024

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Dr. Sumit Chawla is a skilled Orthopedician and Traumatology specialist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in managing musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and joint disorders with precision. His expertise spans both advanced surgical techniques and effective non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chawla is committed to delivering personalized care that restores mobility, enhances recovery, and improves patients’ quality of life.

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Dr. Sumit Chawla

Orthopedician and Traumatology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Chawla is a skilled Orthopedician and Traumatology specialist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in managing musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, and joint disorders with precision. His expertise spans both advanced surgical techniques and effective non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chawla is committed to delivering personalized care that restores mobility, enhances recovery, and improves patients’ quality of life.

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