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Suggest Treatment For Fracture In Humerus As Rod Didn T Fix It

I am Swadhin . My mother is 62 years old . She was operated thrice for Rt. sided Humerous fracture. First time the operation was done with a steel rod to fix the bone. But there was no success . Again the rod was removed by operationb. Then the third time again a rod was placed there again. Now it is about 6 months later , the hand is infected and the bone is still same as the earlier , no joinining . Doctor said that this is now a case of osteiomeliteus . What will be the result at last. I am hope less. The treatment is running for about 2 YEARS..Please give me suggesstion to overcome this. I am from India , West Bengal.
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I can understand your concerns. It looks that your mother is suffering from infective non union. Looking at complete details the present treatment is Ilizarov fixation. The present implant (If it is there) have to be removed & bone should be cleaned of dead and infected part. Then this fixation can help very well.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Fracture In Humerus As Rod Didn T Fix It

Hello, I can understand your concerns. It looks that your mother is suffering from infective non union. Looking at complete details the present treatment is Ilizarov fixation. The present implant (If it is there) have to be removed & bone should be cleaned of dead and infected part. Then this fixation can help very well. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon