What Does This X-ray Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2016

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Question : Good day

Patient XXXX was involved in an accident at 03:15, 17 Nov, 2016. X-Rays were taken at Banglamung Hospital before 04:00, and have been made available at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B90glucIcidFUHhxLTFkemNFVW8?usp=sharing, more specifically, DICOM set in folder 0000-0340.

What is the interpretation on injuries, specifically with respect to left fibula in 0000-0340.png in the 0000-0340 folder?

What advice can be offered on typical treatment and estimated time be for recovery following the injury?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is isolated fibula shaft fracture with dislocation of about 5mm. There are excoriations on forearm and hematomas on lower leg. This doesn't require surgical treatment but only cast immobilization for 6-8 weeks. Wish your good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng