I Got One Xray That Showed I Had A Fracture

Posted on Tue, 30 Apr 2019

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Question : I got one xray that showed I had a fracture then a second doctors xray says theres no fracture what do I do

Answered by Dr. Vasudha (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get 3rd opinion &get convinced...

Detailed Answer:
Hi Teresakoch65,
Thank you for the query.I understand your concern.
- Primarily if you have basic symptoms of fracture like pain, increasing swelling &inflammation ,inability to move ...at the site of suspected fracture....you should be careful.Avoid movements or massage , You can use ice pack if pain is ++, take plenty of water .Eat light nourishing diet.Take over the counter pain pill like Ibuprofen after food...
* Go to ER if symptoms of fracture are evident
- Sometimes...such a contravertial reports are possible , incase of-
An artifact in the X ray due to error in clearity or posture / very thin hair line fracture/ or personal error of the reader due to vision problem.
In such a condition reliable report can be obtained by taking third opinion Or going for more advanced imaging investigation like MRI .
*I would advise you to consult an experienced radiologist to analyse the cause of contravertial reports &get satisfying answer to the dilemma created.He may advise repeat X-ray /MRI if needful. &advise specific management.
I hope that helps you.Any follow up query is welcome.
thanks

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