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Hi, My Mother Is 70 Years Old. 5 Days Ago,

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Posted on Sat, 26 Dec 2020
Question: Hi, my mother is 70 years old. 5 days ago, she had a fall. As per the report, it is a comminuted fracture of the upper end of the humerus with multiple displaced fractured fragments. My question is is a surgery necessary or will a few weeks in a splint be equally good. Her being a diabetic and pursuing a mostly sedentary lifestyle, is surgery going to be a very risky procedure?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)
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Thanks for the query

In patients of her age with Medical problems like diabetes, surgery and non-operative treatment gives similar outcomes.

Non-operative treatment can be tried for her.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Hi, My Mother Is 70 Years Old. 5 Days Ago,

Brief Answer: Answer Detailed Answer: Hi there Thanks for the query In patients of her age with Medical problems like diabetes, surgery and non-operative treatment gives similar outcomes. Non-operative treatment can be tried for her. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Aashish Raghu