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13 weeks after tibia fracture

2022-03-20 12:23:58
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
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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.
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book online consultation on practo or visit nearest physiotherapist for advice.
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Do not perform exercises without supervision.

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You should go for rehabilitation. You should consult a physiotherapist in person for complete assessment and exercise therapy.

Answered2022-03-21 16:35:36

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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
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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.
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after strengthening exercises for few weeks u will be alright with normal muscle mass.

Answered2022-03-20 14:39:31

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Apply ice pack twice a day to reduce swelling, also you need stretching and strengthening exercises to gain muscle strength to get the leg back to normal. Take physical therapy sessions for 2 weeks, everything will be back to normal.

Answered2022-03-20 12:33:38

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Lower limb muscles strengthening exercises.
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planter flexion and dorsiflexion exercise. isometric quadriceps strengthening exercises. SLR. Spinal strengthening exercises.
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before you start these exercise take paid consultation with physio.

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As you said, I suggest you to do Physiotherapy treatment 15-20 days at your nearest clinic or you can also hire physiotherapist for home visits.
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If you have any doubt related this you can contact me

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