Question 1

It's been four months since my fracture and I'm still using a walker. The x-ray shows a separate bone fragment will this heal on its own or will I need surgery to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Whether a separate bone fragment will heal on its own or require surgery depends on several factors, including the size of the fragment, its location, and whether it's causing any pain, functional limitations, or damage to nearby tissues. If it's been four months since the fracture and the fragment hasn't healed, it's possible that it's a non-union fracture, meaning the bone pieces haven't joined together. In these cases, surgery might be necessary to try to promote healing or remove the fragment.

Question 2

my legs are crooked with knocked knees and i want to fix them naturally without surgery are there exercises or braces that can help straighten them over time

Accepted Answer

Mild cases may improve with physiotherapy and bracing. Severe deformities or persistent discomfort often require orthopedic evaluation for surgical correction.

Question 3

I'm really worried about my wife. She recently had an X-ray of her lumbosacral spine, and they found she has sacralization of L5S1. Her back pain isnt constant, but when it does flare up, it's really intense and hard for her to handle. What kind of treatment would you recommend for something like this?

Accepted Answer

For your wife's sacralization of L5-S1, consider conservative management with physical therapy, yoga, or Pilates to strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, and reduce pain; pain management with medications like NSAIDs or muscle relaxants as needed; and lifestyle modifications, such as maintaining a healthy weight, improving posture, and avoiding heavy lifting or bending; if symptoms persist or worsen, consult an orthopedic specialist or spine surgeon to discuss potential surgical options.

Is elbow surgery for cubitus valgus allowed in the army and is it considered safe? I'm worried about the risks and whether it could affect my service eligibility

Kindly see the terms and conditions of appointment Surgery for cubitus valgus usually gives good results.

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

It's been four months since my fracture and I'm still using a walker. The x-ray shows a separate bone fragment will this heal on its own or will I need surgery to fix it?

my legs are crooked with knocked knees and i want to fix them naturally without surgery are there exercises or braces that can help straighten them over time

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