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I Have A Broken Hip, Displaced Fix., That Started As
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Sun, 19 May 2019
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Question : I have a broken hip, displaced fix., that started as stress fix. I had a cortisone injection and am being told I have to wait 3 months before it can be repaired, is this normal?
Brief Answer:
It is better to wait for three months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a cortisone shot the strength of the ligaments becomes lesser and the tissue may become weaker. It is best to wait for three months and let the tissue become stronger before you go for the surgery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
It is better to wait for three months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a cortisone shot the strength of the ligaments becomes lesser and the tissue may become weaker. It is best to wait for three months and let the tissue become stronger before you go for the surgery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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