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Can Humerus Fracture Be Treated Non-surgically?
Question: Hello Doctor, My Mother had a surgical neck of humerus fracture. I attaching the reports as well. my question is can it be treated with non operative way. or we should go for operation. what are the advantage of both. Thanks and Regard, Sxxxxx XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Surgical treatment is a better option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In a fracture of surgical neck of humerus, non-operative treatment is considered only if it is a hairline fracture with no displacement and the person is young with healthy bones who has a chance of healing the bone properly.
In elderly women with weak osteoporotic bones and if the fracture fragments are displaced then an operative treatment- open reduction and internal fixation is the only way to treat the fracture.
There are no images attached to this report. You can upload the X-ray report for a better evaluation. In such cases, the non-operative treatment is considered if the person is too old or is not fit for surgery.
Surgical treatment helps in better and proper healing with early and complete recovery.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Surgical treatment is a better option.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
In a fracture of surgical neck of humerus, non-operative treatment is considered only if it is a hairline fracture with no displacement and the person is young with healthy bones who has a chance of healing the bone properly.
In elderly women with weak osteoporotic bones and if the fracture fragments are displaced then an operative treatment- open reduction and internal fixation is the only way to treat the fracture.
There are no images attached to this report. You can upload the X-ray report for a better evaluation. In such cases, the non-operative treatment is considered if the person is too old or is not fit for surgery.
Surgical treatment helps in better and proper healing with early and complete recovery.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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