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Neck Bone Fractures, Major Surgery, Cervical Brace If Condition Not Deteriorating

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Posted on Sat, 6 Oct 2012
Question: My Father In Law's (age 75) right side neck bone below the temple has been fractured for a long time due to an accident. The treatment is continue from long time with doctors at Allahabad and they tried to cure it without surgery. Now it became critical (swolling started at neck and connected body parts). Doctors are suggesting to do a major surgery, but risk is high. We also went to PGI, Lucknow for treatment, but doctors at PGI also given same response that surgery is required but risk is 90% and if surgery is not done, the body become idel after some time.
Is the treatment possible without surgery? We want the treatment at AIIMS. What could be the right treatment? Please suggest us the right doctor.
Thankyou,
XXXXXXX (0000)
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (8 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX
According to me, if the status of the patient is not deteriorating than surgery is not required and I would suggest applying a rigid cervical brace for rest of the patient’s life.

But if the status is deteriorating then without delay, the patient should go in for surgery, because further delaying it will make surgery of no use.
But definitely there is very high risk in surgery

I can suggest a few doctors whom you can consult & find out the exact outcome.
1. Dr JHA in Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon
2. Dr XXXXXXX acharya in Gangaram Haospital, New Delhi
3. Dr. Bhartia in Fortis, Jaipur


If you have any other queries on this write back to me. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Take care
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Neck Bone Fractures, Major Surgery, Cervical Brace If Condition Not Deteriorating


Hi XXXXXXX
According to me, if the status of the patient is not deteriorating than surgery is not required and I would suggest applying a rigid cervical brace for rest of the patient’s life.

But if the status is deteriorating then without delay, the patient should go in for surgery, because further delaying it will make surgery of no use.
But definitely there is very high risk in surgery

I can suggest a few doctors whom you can consult & find out the exact outcome.
1. Dr JHA in Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon
2. Dr XXXXXXX acharya in Gangaram Haospital, New Delhi
3. Dr. Bhartia in Fortis, Jaipur


If you have any other queries on this write back to me. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Take care
Disclaimer: The information on this email and portal is provided for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider as a complete assessment of an individual has not taken place. Nothing on this email and website should be used for treating or diagnosing a medical or health condition. This is not a replacement for Doctor - patient relationship and physical examination by other qualified healthcare provider.