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What Do These X-ray Findings Indicate?
Question: Daughter fell on arm 4 days ago. Was told follow up with orthopedic within a week to cast the elbow She has half cast on now. Cant see one till Monday. I saw xrays it dont look broken... does it. Here are pics. Can you circle it....
Brief Answer:
Positive fat pad sign indicating fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
In this Xray the fracture cannot be seen because it is an incomplete fracture but there is a positive fat pad sign or dark shadow behind the end of the arm bone, which indicates that there is a fracture of the supracondylar region of the humerus bone.
This needs 4 to 6 weeks of immobilisation with cast, after which physiotherapy and range of movement exercises can be started.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Positive fat pad sign indicating fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
In this Xray the fracture cannot be seen because it is an incomplete fracture but there is a positive fat pad sign or dark shadow behind the end of the arm bone, which indicates that there is a fracture of the supracondylar region of the humerus bone.
This needs 4 to 6 weeks of immobilisation with cast, after which physiotherapy and range of movement exercises can be started.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
she in a splint right now till monday see ortho who will cast it. but will it need sugery. they couldnt get it a complete 90 degree on Wenesday when the splinted it. it will be 6 days no cast just splint. she is 9 not happy because it hurts
Brief Answer:
Needs only 6 weeks splint. No need for surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Once the oedema or swelling subsides, the doctors would be able to get out to 90 degrees or more.
No need for surgery. Needs 6 weeks immobilisation in a plaster of Paris slab or splint. Nothing to worry .
Needs only 6 weeks splint. No need for surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Once the oedema or swelling subsides, the doctors would be able to get out to 90 degrees or more.
No need for surgery. Needs 6 weeks immobilisation in a plaster of Paris slab or splint. Nothing to worry .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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