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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How Elderly Get Spiral Fractures

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Dr.  Karl Logan MD

I have a question about spiral fractures in a five year old. I was informed my Grandson, who is ... than that be required for three spiral factures in his tibia????? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Karl Logan ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

replacement on other leg. How long should I wait to have total knee replacement after fractures on other leg? Should I get the rod and screws removed? How long will it take for fractures... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Michelle Gibson James MD

I have a spiral fracture of the fifth metatarsal on left foot. I've been in a cast for six weeks and no healing on X-ray and pain still at break site. Can they go ahead and fix with surgery? I'm a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

Hi hows it going, i have had a spiral fracture in the 4th metacarpal of my right hand, how much movement is too much in a cast, as i get twitching some times, also it feels like there is more space ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Mukesh Chugh MD

I work with elderly people, so they are often wobbly. How can I prevent them from falling, assuming I m close enough to them? Also, how do I help get them up if they have fallen? It s amazing... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)

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Dr. Dadapeer K MD

i broke both my tib and fib 8.5 months ago. One spiral fracture in fib. 3 spiral fractures in tib I had 2 plates to repair fractures. They are still in. I have been weight bearing for last 3.5... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dadapeer K ( Ophthalmologist)
Dr.  Belehalli Pavan MD

Oblique and mildly spiral-appearing fractures in the mid-proximal diaphysis of ring finger ... proximal phalangeal fracture. No dislocation. Soft tissues grossly unremarkable. How long before I should ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Belehalli Pavan ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  A Amin Homeopath MD

I got 2 spiral fractures the of of January in my right shin above my ankle. I had emerg surgery and ... I can get the rod out in a yr. Im wondering if there is something wrong or is this part of the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. A Amin Homeopath ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

I had right total hip replacement, partially due from AVN and bad fall while pressure washing pool for an elderly friend. I suffered sutures in occiput area of head and many tooth fractures. Had ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Kumudhini.R MD

was a spiral fracture since then he has had a skelatal survey where 3 other metapheseal and one rib fracture, i have suggested it could be brittle bone diease or temorary, as we dont no how they have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kumudhini.R ( Pediatrician)