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Is Surgery Required For Comminuted Radius Fracture?

My Sister has a L Proximal, Comminuted Radius Fracture. (This was from a backward fall from her truck. (She is an Over the Road Truck Driver). She is s/p reduction and is in a splint. No cast or surgery. There is a small piece of bone clearly seen on the x-ray and there will no removal of that piece of bone? Why not?
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through the complaints and understand your concern.

Communited fractures in this region are generally tackled by splints,plasters or surgery,depending upon the severity.
The small piece ,if its in the joint,it has to be definitely removed for sure.
I suggest u see a good orthoped and get it treated
Nothing to worry about.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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Is Surgery Required For Comminuted Radius Fracture?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through the complaints and understand your concern. Communited fractures in this region are generally tackled by splints,plasters or surgery,depending upon the severity. The small piece ,if its in the joint,it has to be definitely removed for sure. I suggest u see a good orthoped and get it treated Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.