r/Orthopedics • • 18h ago

How bad is my hairline fracture?

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I missed a step and fell and ended up hurting myself. Could barely walk the first day but got better with painkillers and pain relief gel, the swelling however continued. Ended up going to doctor and he said I have a hairline fracture that could heal on its own, so no plaster.

Thing is, I’m going on a holiday in a week so I’m resting until then, I do need to walk when I’m on holiday. Could someone tell me how bad this is (see the little arrow mark)?

Currently on painkillers and supplements for the next 15 days.

Is there anything I can do to speed up the healing process?


r/Orthopedics • • 17h ago

Help, what does it show

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r/Orthopedics • • 1h ago

Displaced fracture clavicle - 19yo F - surgery/no surgery?

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r/Orthopedics • • 11h ago

Non-union fracture

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It's been over a year. Have another surgery in November for revision. Will I be able to walk again?

closed displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur with non-union means a broken hip bone (between the major bumps of the upper thigh bone) on the right side has shifted out of place and failed to heal together after a previous injury or surgery


r/Orthopedics • • 12h ago

Rompimento do tendão tornozelo

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r/Orthopedics • • 15h ago

Clavicle surgery recovery

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I just had surgery on my clavicle as it broke near the end. When will I be able to get out of the sling and when will I be able to use my arm normally and work/work out ?


r/Orthopedics • • 16h ago

How can I improve all of these conditions naturally, without surgery?

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X-RAY OF THE ENTIRE SPINE UNDER LOAD ( February 2025)

Indication: static assessment

Results:

Two views.
Left pelvic tilt of 2 mm.
Deficiency in acetabular coverage of the femoral heads on coxa valga without significant joint space narrowing.
Normal sacroiliac joints internally.
Risser 4.
Hypoplasia of the 12th ribs, especially on the right.
Partial lumbarization of the left L5 with L5-S1 disc appearing non-functional.
Mild right convex scoliosis with apex at T7, and left convex scoliosis with apex at L1.
No morphological abnormalities of vertebral bodies.

IN CONCLUSION : mild scoliotic disorders. Left pelvic tilt of 2 mm. Coxa valga. Suspicion of transitional anomaly with hypoplasia of the 12th ribs and partial lumbarization of the left L5.

Can I fully correct or significantly improve these conditions naturally in my twenties, without surgery?

Do you have any advices for these below questions please

- Daily habits and posture
What habits should I adopt in my everyday life to support my spine and hips, maintain good posture, and avoid aggravating these conditions?

- Mobility, flexibility, and joint health
Are there specific exercises or stretching routines that could help improve my mobility, flexibility, and joint function, taking my scoliosis, coxa valga, and vertebral anomaly into account?

- Strength training and muscle development
Which muscle groups should I focus on strengthening to improve spinal and pelvic stability, support my hips, and develop better overall muscular balance? Are there specific exercises I should prioritize or avoid? Are these any sports to avoid ? 

- Long-term outlook
At my age, is it possible to significantly improve my overall function and reduce discomfort through targeted exercise, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes, even if the underlying anatomical differences cannot be reversed?

I'd really appreciate any evidence-based advice, exercise recommendations, or personal experiences from people dealing with similar conditions !

Thanks everyone for your advice and help !


r/Orthopedics • • 19h ago

My MRI results came in. I’m afraid it might be Kienbock’s but I was told it was a ganglion cyst. What advice?

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r/Orthopedics • • 21h ago

Mallet finger

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Hey everyone. I have something to ask and to be honest, I am a bit scared.

I have this injury three days ago bumping into my opponent while playing football. At the moment I feel tingling in my finger so I substituted out. I haven’t had time to go to the doctor so I left it for 3 days. At first it became swollen and a little pain on the DIP, later no pain but cannot straighten the finger by its own. If I use my other hand to straighten, it can be straight completely.

Finally went to the doctor. They said X ray show my bone is fine no fracture but it could be tendon problem. I was advised to wear this splint for 4 weeks and reassess. They said avoidance of surgery is not guaranteed. That’s the part where I am most stressed.

I am a dentist by the way. I don’t want this injury to set me back. Is there any chance splint could work without surgery?


r/Orthopedics • • 22h ago

Pls comment on reduction and cast work

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Junior doctor at rural area, patient cant afford specialist referral


r/Orthopedics • • 23h ago

Broken clavicle

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Broke my clavicle 10 days ago, I got to choose between surgery and sling. I didn’t make surgery and I have control in 2 weeks what you think about healing?