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 younger sister has a mild knee fracture and im worried if surgery is really necessary or if it can heal on its own with rest and natural recovery what would you recommend

Accepted Answer

for P/E ORTHO specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

My doctor said I have a fracture in my ankle and foot and recommended surgery, warning that without it there's a 30-35% chance of developing arthritis. I'm not sure what to do should I go ahead with the surgery or are there other options?

Accepted Answer

If surgery is recommended due to the risk of arthritis, it‚Äôs worth considering to prevent long-term complications. Consult a second opinion if unsure about the surgery or explore non-surgical alternatives like a cast or brace.

I've been diagnosed with AVN in my right hip after xray and CT scan and the pain is getting worse. Can you recommend a good affordable hospital in Mumbai for hip replacement surgery and what's the approximate cost I should expect for the procedure

For AVN hip, JJ Hospital and Kokilaben in Mumbai offer affordable options‚Äîcost ‚Çπ1.5L‚Äì‚Çπ3L.

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 younger sister has a mild knee fracture and im worried if surgery is really necessary or if it can heal on its own with rest and natural recovery what would you recommend

My doctor said I have a fracture in my ankle and foot and recommended surgery, warning that without it there's a 30-35% chance of developing arthritis. I'm not sure what to do should I go ahead with the surgery or are there other options?

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