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Suggest Remedy For Displacement Of Anterior And Posterior Fat Pads Around The Elbow Joint

I have a displacement of my anterior and posterior fat pads. There is directly visible gross fracture with no subluxtation or dislocation and the alignment is anatomical in my elbow. I m supposed to talk to an orthopedist for treatment. What should i do?
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
hi,
welcome to healthcare magic

displacement of anterior and posterior fat pads are just x ray findings which suggest a fracture.( at times fracture line might not be visible on xray initially)

since you are having a fracture and the alignment is anatomical( as written by you)
you will need following treatment:

1. rest to the affected elbow. best way to give rest is to get an above elbow
plaster slab/ cast applied. but for that you will need to see an
orthopaedic surgeon.
2. In the meantime, you can rest your elbow in an arm pouch sling.

3. apply ice packs 4-5 times a day

4. if too much pain take antiinflammatory like ibuprofen or acetaaminophen

5. you will need atleast 3-4 weeks for complete recovery

hope i have answered your query.
thank you
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Suggest Remedy For Displacement Of Anterior And Posterior Fat Pads Around The Elbow Joint

hi, welcome to healthcare magic displacement of anterior and posterior fat pads are just x ray findings which suggest a fracture.( at times fracture line might not be visible on xray initially) since you are having a fracture and the alignment is anatomical( as written by you) you will need following treatment: 1. rest to the affected elbow. best way to give rest is to get an above elbow plaster slab/ cast applied. but for that you will need to see an orthopaedic surgeon. 2. In the meantime, you can rest your elbow in an arm pouch sling. 3. apply ice packs 4-5 times a day 4. if too much pain take antiinflammatory like ibuprofen or acetaaminophen 5. you will need atleast 3-4 weeks for complete recovery hope i have answered your query. thank you