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What Does My X-ray Report Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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Question : Dear doctor,
I have got a small fracture in my 5th metatarsal of left hand. PFA herewith the X ray taken on 09.08.17. Based on that, I did a Fibre casting and had taken the next X ray on 19.08.17 which was a follow up. PFA the same. Now the doctor had advised to continue the casting for next 1 month to observe.

I would like to take an opinion from yourself on the following:

1. What is the status of my fracture now?
2. Since I am in marketing, I need to travel either with my 2 wheeler or car. Can you please comment on this
3. How long will it take to cure or come back to normalcy.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
continue cast for 2 weeks minimum

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.

From the reports attached,it seems that your fracture is in the state of healing.
Normally,any fracture at your age takes around 30-40 days to heal.

Its been almost 2 weeks now after you got the fracture and you should continue the cast for another 2 weeks,after which you can get another Xray done to confirm the union of the fractured bones.

You can travel by 2 or 4 wheeler but you should not use your fractured hand or it may hamper the healing process.It is better to take a driver along.

Usually,10-15 days after removal of the plaster,you should get back to normalcy aided by good physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises.

I would be in a better position to guide you if you could upload photographs of the Xrays here.

Take calcium and vitamin D supplements to accelerate the healing process.

I hope the answer was useful.

Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.

Thank you.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (32 minutes later)
Dear Doctor,

PFA herewith the X-ray for your reference

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
continue cast for 2 weeks minimum

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have seen the attached Xrays.

As i have mentioned earlier,continue cast for another 2 weeks.

The fracture is not a major one and you should be fine soon.
Thanks
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What Does My X-ray Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: continue cast for 2 weeks minimum Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting the question. I have gone through your medical history in detail. From the reports attached,it seems that your fracture is in the state of healing. Normally,any fracture at your age takes around 30-40 days to heal. Its been almost 2 weeks now after you got the fracture and you should continue the cast for another 2 weeks,after which you can get another Xray done to confirm the union of the fractured bones. You can travel by 2 or 4 wheeler but you should not use your fractured hand or it may hamper the healing process.It is better to take a driver along. Usually,10-15 days after removal of the plaster,you should get back to normalcy aided by good physiotherapy and rehabilitation exercises. I would be in a better position to guide you if you could upload photographs of the Xrays here. Take calcium and vitamin D supplements to accelerate the healing process. I hope the answer was useful. Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have. Thank you. Kind regards.