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Hairline Fracture in Thigh
My wife fell when she was carrying our daughter and the daughter has suffered a very thin hairline type fracture in her thigh.
Some doctors are saying to put plaster while one doctor says only a brace is enough. We are confused about what to do.
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Both works as it's hairline fracture ( outer wall of bone is intact )
Next Steps
repeat xray every 7 days to check for any movements at fracture site
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knee and hip movements to avoid stiffness. apply ice pack for pain, hot for stiffness.
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Plaster treatment required
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Consult me for further advive
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Conservative spica for 4 weeks
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
Orthopedist
5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Get an pop application done for at least 3 weeks
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Non weight bearing
Limb elevation over two pillows
Active toe movements
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Get an repeat xray done after 10 days to check for fracture union
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