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I got fracture in Proximal Phalanx of little toe, is complete bed rest is required, and if required than for how many days. At present i am not allowed to move at all. Please Advice - Thanks in Advance for your opinion

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Need to see the X-ray. If the Fracture is undisplaced it can be conserved in Buddy's strapping. U don't need complete bed rest. U can walk with a walker for 2 weeks and can walk on the affected heel a ...  Read More

I had a fracture at proximal phalanx left hand little finger recently while playing Throw ball. Doctors have fixed k wires and removed after 21 days, i still see in the x-ray that the bone is in 2 pieces, with out straight alignment. The doctor is telling that it will be alright in 6 weeks. I see the bones are overlapping, i am confused now.

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just send a snap of your x-ray for detailed evaluation ...  Read More

Undisplaced fracture of base of proximal phalanx of little finger. X Ray attached is as on 17th June on which the fracture occured. Have put on splint, by tying little finger with adjacent one with a micropore tape for 10 days now. What should I do next? For how long shall I put the splint? What are next steps to be followed?

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Hello, Correct TREATMENT by immoablization os joint by small bandage in between two fingers. Pain killerafter food Antacid before breakfast. It's a free open site strictly instruted not to write any ...  Read More

I have proximal tibia fracture on both the legs. Surgery is done 1 week before. After how many days I will be able to walk normally

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It might take up to three months ...  Read More

I have a fracture on my right leg fifth toe the reports state that " There is an evidence of fracture at the proximal phalanx of 5th toe. Minimal surrounding soft tissue swelling is noted. Rest of the visualised boness and joints appear normal. No bony destruction, erosion or sclerosis is seen." Is this a serious fracture or a minimal one. Do I rea

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This is not a serious fracture . No need plaster. There is something called buddy strapping. Please go to an orthopaedic doctor. He will do the strapping. Maintain it for one month. U can walk. ...  Read More

Is it okay to drive two wheelers, 2 months after the injury, in a proximal humerus fracture treated conservatively.

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Yes. ...  Read More

I met with an car accident and I have proximal tibia fracture on my both the legs. After how many days I will be able to walk with crutches. Again after how many days I will be able to walk normally

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Depends upon what type of a fracture it was and what surgery you have undergone ...  Read More

.I have broken my left hand Proximal Humerus and i have in sling for 45 to 60 days. unfortunately i cant able to raise my hand above head. How long does it take to recover after surgery of Proximal Humerus Fracture. ( minimum 2 to 3 months)

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Usually the fracture takes 8- 12 weeks. ...  Read More

Comminuted proximal tibial fracture. Partial ACL tear Mild joint effusion Kindly suggest the dr in plaster on 1 month

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Looking at your x ray the fracture doesn't seem to be comminuted.. As the reports suggest partial ACL tear , you should be clinically evaluated by ortho doctor.. If all goes well you can get away with ...  Read More

I met with a road accident and was operated for Proximal tibia type 5 fracture in December beginning I have been in a brace till now ... my query is by when should I be able to bend my knee or remove brace and keep foot down.

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It depends on the union of the fracture, you can only bear weight after complete healing of fracture is seen on xray. ...  Read More

Hello . I got injured on 22 july as 5th Metatarsal Fracture. Cast applied . Cast removed on 29 August. Doctor allow me to walk with full weight bearing , but I can't do that . Do I need physiotherapy or not ? Please suggest.

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Yes, physiotherapy can be helpful after a 5th metatarsal fracture, especially after cast removal, but the exact timing and weight-bearing level should follow the treating orthopaedic doctor's advice a ...  Read More

Hello . I got injured at 5th metatarsal . Cast applied . Cast removed after 5.5 weeks . After Cast removed what I have to do ? Its heel or not ? Any activity?

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In process of healing ...  Read More

I got fractured at 5th metatarsal bone on 10th June . I am on full cast from 11th June itself.The doctor has asked me to wait till 6 weeks before we do the next xray here is my question can I do the xray before that like around 5th week ending or 33 days. As I have a small baby at home it is becoming very difficult to handle the kid with one leg mo

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Don’t worry If you had applied cast on foot then you can bear some weight on that foot ...  Read More

I had fracture on 26 may at the base of 5th metatrasal it was slightly displaced and gap .now it's been 5 week since fracture and I am in fiberglass cast .I am worried if it's still required surgery later or not cause I opted for rest and cast instead of surgery will it heal properly or will cause refracture in future.

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Will need cast removal and fresh x ray to assess if it is healing. There can be chances that u may require surgery. Will depend on x ray ...  Read More

Introduction (Medical History Summary) * I have been diagnosed with a 5th metatarsal base (Jones) fracture. * Due to complications like unusual sensation inside the plaster, I had to remove and reapply plaster twice within the first 12 days. * I have completed 42 days (6 weeks) since the fracture. X-rays were done on Day 1 (fracture day) and Day 22

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This swelling is normal on Day 42. This will subside of own. Persistent swelling is because of soft tissue damage along with fracture. The whole micro environment is damaged with fracture. With time i ...  Read More

I had 5th mt base fracture due to foot inversion while playing cricket on 1st Feb. Xrays of right foot were taken on 1st Feb immediately after injury.Hereby i have attached photos of the same. For the first five days normal plaster was there. And after that i am having fibrecast plaster applied on my right leg right now. Please suggest from when

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Walking is possible with plaster support after 4 week of injury ...  Read More

I had 5th mt base fracture due to foot inversion while playing cricket on 1st Feb. Xrays of right foot were taken on 1st Feb immediately after injury.Hereby we have attached photos of the same. For the first five days normal plaster was there. And after that i am having fibrecast plaster applied on my right leg. I was given suggestion to start lim

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Can remove the cast and start walking with crepe bandage. To do active ankle pumps and active toe movements Salt Luke warm water soakage and do ROM exercises ...  Read More

I had 5th mt base fracture due to foot inversion while playing cricket on 1st Feb. For the first five days normal plaster was there. And after that i am having fibrecast plaster applied on my right leg. I was given suggestion to start limited weight bearing from 20th feb with cast shoe. And doctor advised to take plaster out on 6th March. Hereby i

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Remove cast ...  Read More

Is the shaft, neck, or base fracture, kindly ley me know. It is being 3 months, it was protected by a cast plaster for 53 days.

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Usually, up to 45 degrees mal angulation can be accepted and no mal rotation should be accepted. In your case, unfortunately, there is a deformity in your fifth finger which may compromise your grip ...  Read More

I have 5 th metatrasal bone fracture. My doctor suggested me to have a cast for 4 week. After 3.5 week due to itching and frustation I cut my plaster. I am comfortable in walking with mild pain at fracture area zone . Should I go and have a new plaster or continue to put bandage at area . Suggest me.

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Better to go and have plaster ...  Read More

Last night, my right leg toe got banged against a wall, causing swelling and pain. Later xray showed hairline fracture of head of the proximal phalanx 1st metatarsal. I have my exam on 3rd for which I have to board train on 2. What should I do now. My doc has prescribed me some painkiller and swelling tablets. Is it ok if I travel for my examinatio

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Better to Put Cast (Plaster) Walk on Heal ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had broken my left knee proximal tibia 2 months ago due to bike accident. Doctor put cylinder cast and after 1 month start the physiotherapy after cast removing. Now when i start walking after 1.5 months, i noticed my knee surrounding area is swelling too much after 5 to 10 minutes of walking. When i take rest and apply ice then the

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Nothing to worry.fracture healing is good Little swelling is common till 6 months after injury Wear knee brace, keep pillow under knee while sleeping ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had a bike accident and fractured left knee tibia approx 50 days ago. Then my doctor put a cylinder cast as the fracture was non displaced. Cast removal done after 1 month and start the phisiotherapy. Then after 45 days doctor allow me to walk with the support of knee immobilizer and crutch. And after 50 days i am still walking for

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Use knee brace while walking and travelling.. you can join office now ...  Read More

How many weeks are required to heal the fracture in base of 5th metatarsal. I got fracture on 6th May and plaster was done on 6th May.But bone could not be joined.Please suggest what to do.

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It requires 8-10 week.. plaster can be removed after 6 week ...  Read More

How long does it take to recover in the case of fracture in base 5th metatarsal. Plaster was put on 6th May. But still, bone could rejoined

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Without watching xray no one can comment . Usually it takes 6 weeks plaster immobilization and 10weeks for weight bearing depends on fracture union progress ...  Read More

I have a fracture on my base of 5th metatarsal, can I walk with a cast, I don't feel much pain there, it has already been 4 weeks and my doctor just noticed the fracture today and put a plaster of Paris cast, and is a walker or a walking stick necessary or can I walk normally as I don't feel much pain

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Ideally you should not put weight for another 2 weeks. ...  Read More

I had 5th metatarsal fracture 10 weeks back.For 6 weeks I had cast and air boot for 4 weeks.Now I started walking normally with foot but it's paining.Is it ok to continue walking?

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Usually pain may take upto 3 months to decrease. Get a check xray and show to orthopaedic surgeon. If it is healing well then you just need to wear a comfortable footwear and start mobilisation as tol ...  Read More

Hi.i met with an accident on 23rd July 2021.i had proximal tibial fracture.i underwent surgery with genex synthetic bone graft.i have attached xrays.this is my 5th week and I dnt have any pain neither swelling nor discomfort.kindly lemme know when can I put weight on my leg.the above attached xray are 1st...postoperative on day of surgery and 2nd..

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Ideally the opinion of weight bearing is decided by operating surgeon based on the severity of fracture. Satisfactory fixation and alignment are more important. This is a badly shattered fracture in ...  Read More

I understood that swelling is common after cast removal as one of the doctor said. But after the removal of the cast , the place where i had fracture is not swollen but the ankle is swollen and that is what's bothering me and i'm worried! Please help

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Hello, It will take around 3 months for some people. If no pain, i would not be worried. Apply a crepe bandage for ankle. U should do well ...  Read More

I had a 5th metatersal base fracture and had fiber cast for six weeks and it's been over a week now since the cast is removed. I bone where i had fracture doesn't hurt but i have swelling near my ankle and on the other side aswell which creates difficulty in walking and my heel pains as if i have walked 10kms. I am currently talking a medicine cal

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Swelling after cast removal is very common. It is caused by change in blood circulation during the period of immobilisation in the cast. This can take upto 3 months to disappear completely. ...  Read More

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