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Little Gap Visible On Bone Near Thumb Post Surgery For BB Fracture. Should I Continue With Medicines Or Go For Bone Grafting?

BB fracture left Arm underwent surgery on 3rd April 2012. After 3 months review, little gap visible on bone near to thumb side. Doctor advised UNION Total & Convedex for one month. now the x-ray shows very little improvement. Should I continue the medicine or go for Bone Grafting . It may be noted that by profession I have sitting job so no load on left arm. There is no pain except for little twitching sensationon arm.
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

I have studied your case with diligence

Fracture might be uniting if callus can be seen.
Consult your doctor for confirming callus and union.

Fracture line may be seen for 3 months.
If you can send all your x ray reports I can help you better.

You can send your reports directly to me on
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Little Gap Visible On Bone Near Thumb Post Surgery For BB Fracture. Should I Continue With Medicines Or Go For Bone Grafting?

Hi, I have studied your case with diligence Fracture might be uniting if callus can be seen. Consult your doctor for confirming callus and union. Fracture line may be seen for 3 months. If you can send all your x ray reports I can help you better. You can send your reports directly to me on http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503 Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care