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Ankle Fracture

2024-01-08 15:13:12
Yesterday I tripped and got my ankle fractured. Xray report says " Transverse non displaced fracture of right lateral malleolus" How severe it is? One doctor is suggesting Surgery ORIF. Can expert doctors advise me  if this can be fixed with a normal plaster?? Reports attached.
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UndisPlaced fractures usually don't need surgery

Answered2024-01-14 15:50:23

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Transverse fracture on lateral malleolus. Due to its tendinous attachments, it will tend to displace, leading to ankle instability.
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Considering the young age and in order to mobilize the patient at the earliest - best option would be surgical intervention. Open reduction and internal fixation with distal fibula locking compression plate.

Answered2024-01-12 04:57:37

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Go with surgical intervention -open reduction and malleolar screw fixation

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Surgical fixation will be a better treatment for this kind of fracture.

Answered2024-01-09 04:26:20

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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)

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