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13 weeks after tibia fracture
Good day
I just got my leg cast removed yesterday after almost 13 weeks wearing the cast. I was treated without surgery.
Now after the cast removal by my doctor, I noticed that my knee and ankle hurts. I don't feel pain at the fracture site. My leg is swollen.
Pls what do I do to improve the overall condition of my leg after cast?
Attached is a picture of my leg leg after cast
Hello Sir,
There is absolutely nothing to worry about.
The problem you are currently facing is absolutely normal.
U need to start with physiotherapy exercises such as strengthening, range of motion exercises as soon as possible.
Swelling will go once you start with weight bearing.
Next Steps
book online consultation on practo or visit nearest physiotherapist for advice.
Health Tips
Do not perform exercises without supervision.
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Lower limb muscles strengthening exercises.
Next Steps
planter flexion and dorsiflexion exercise.
isometric quadriceps strengthening exercises.
SLR.
Spinal strengthening exercises.
Health Tips
before you start these exercise take paid consultation with physio.
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U need to take post operative care by a physiotherapist for 20-30days minimum to bring back ur normal leg or else it will endup in joint stiffness
Next Steps
Dr Andrew Jaya Singh senior sports physiotherapist
Health Tips
andrewphysiotherapist YouTube channel
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After immobilisation swelling is common don't worry,Start doing icing to reduce the swelling, mobilization and strengthening exercises to knee and ankle has to be done.stretching exercises to calf and hamstrings.
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and exercises followed by gait training.
Next Steps
after strengthening exercises for few weeks u will be alright with normal muscle mass.
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