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Is Surgery Necessary For Bone Displacement And Fracture?

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Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Question : I had an xray done and it showed a fracture of my picky and one bone was displaced.Is it possible to get it reset /realigned without surgery?It's been 3 weeks since the injury.Xray 2 shows the break the best.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Surgical manipulation required

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Non Displaced/hairline fractures are treated by external fixation BUT in cases of displaced fractures, surgical manipulation is required and that too should be carried out on time because delay results in failure of union at a later stage. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon" who will examine it and tell the appropriate method of fixation.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (6 minutes later)
so it sounds like you are saying that I have a displaced fracture and will probably need surgery.Is that right?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes there are chances due to displacement

Detailed Answer:
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You are most welcome. I'll be available 24/7 for if you need any assistance.


Your treating doctor may first apply external fixation to see if proper alignment occurs. In case it fails then yes surgery would be the option because of displacement. Hopefully it will recover soon afterwards.

All the very best & wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Surgery Necessary For Bone Displacement And Fracture?

Brief Answer: Surgical manipulation required Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Non Displaced/hairline fractures are treated by external fixation BUT in cases of displaced fractures, surgical manipulation is required and that too should be carried out on time because delay results in failure of union at a later stage. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon" who will examine it and tell the appropriate method of fixation. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!