I broke my arm n 2 places, broke my wrist and dislocated my shoulder 2 days ago. I went 2 the er where they fixed the shoulder and put me in a temporry cast. I did it out of state so I have 2 see a new dr 2morrow 4 a follow up near my home.
I leave on December30 4 2 week vacation in FL where I am getting married. I dont want a cast 4 my vacation or my wedding pictures. I also need a release 4 work because i dont have any more sick time until january 1. Any advice on what I should say 2 the Dr 2morrow? I mde sure this Dr. is in the office on December 28. I feel ok and my fiance has agreed 2 drive 2 work 4 the next 4 weeks.
2006-12-06 06:06:25 · 7 answers · asked by superchick2314 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Removing a cast before your bone has completely knit will only cause the bone to heal crookedly. And it may also cause some loss of mobility.
Instead of removing the cast entirely, why don't you ask the doctor about the possiblities of getting a minimally sized fibreglass cast. And if he recommends you NOT have it off for the wedding, then go really over the top as to colour and design.
What could you have been doing that caused such a horrendous break?
2006-12-06 06:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask, but don't try to convince. He's a doctor, you're not. If your arm doesn't heal properly, it will be his fault. He does not want a malpractice suit. If a cast is the right thing, then accept that he's trying to help you.
You can hide your arm in the pictures. Moreover, which would you rather have, "perfect" wedding pictures, or a functioning arm for the rest of your life?
2006-12-06 14:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"d say just go with what they say. BEcause It can perminently damage your arm if you don't listen and just use a removable cast when you should have a better one. Trust me, i broke my arm and they put a removable one on, and this was 4 years ago, and i still have trouble. So do what they say. It's safer, i mean you could, but then you might have to live with further problems for a long time. GOod luck.
2006-12-06 21:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by May M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your arm is broken, DO WHAT THE DOCTOR TELLS YOU. Unless of course you don't care about being crippled for the rest of your life. Removing the cast before the bone is healed can lead to a multitude of problems. How old are you 15?
2006-12-06 14:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by Scooter Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wont get removable untill your arm has heald enough i fractured my growth plate when i was younger you need a cast first man im sorry what you might want to do is have your wedding jacket with a bigger sleave and youll never notice it but good luck man
2006-12-06 14:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by swvader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'd have to show him your medical degree to convince him. It's sort of like telling a mechanic how to fix your car. He's trained to do it, you aren't.
2006-12-06 14:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that was dumb. what'd you break your arm for? just ask him if he will. if not, it's best to listen to what your doctor says. how did you manage that anyway? were you skydiving?
2006-12-06 14:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋