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I am recovering from a bimalleolar ankle fracture. I had a plate put in my fibula, two screws as all my ligaments snapped and pins/screws at the bottom of my tibia. On the inside of my ankle where my tibia was operated upon, I have a white bump which is slightly painful to touch (I assume it is a screw) which is more prominent when I leave my ankle

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Hi dear, It depends upon how critical was your surgery and also on a surgeon who dud that operation. Without having a view of your reoprts it's difficult to go straight on a decision. ... Read More

I had surgery on left hand with screw and plate arrangement implant 8 months before. As of now I don't feel pain and all in my hand. So what will be the right time for removal of plate from hand? And how much time will be required for post surgery recovery? Is it possible to get similar hand movements pre accident level?

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Yes, recovery will be fast. Just consult with your Orthopaedic surgeon. ... Read More

I have three plates and screw in my body, should i go for another surgery to get them out? What most of the patients do?

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No.. not really... Plates aren't removed unless they cause irritation and problem.. it's safe to be left aside forever ... Read More

Does plate screw saves bones from another surgery? Plate and screw reduces the chance of another fracture?

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No not at all ur wrong n ur consideration it just for a fracture to fix it anyhow if u get injured to the same spot it may broke ... Read More

Recently got my collar bone fracture fixed with plate and screws. 9 days ago. I have been in a sling since then and keeping my arm immobile. However I feel bone moving like sensation when I get up from lying down position or when I lie down from sitting position. Is this normal? And is little movement below the elbow allowed? Please help to underst

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Share post operative xray. Below elbow movements are allowed ... Read More

My father had a bone fracture (right knee joint), and went for a surgery in April. A plate was fixed and the surgery went well. Now the screws got loose and the plate had bend downwards to 4 degrees. Will this cause any problem? is there a treatment for this?

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Need to see the Xrays. Though if it's not bothering too much and fracture has healed then nothing needs to be done at present. ... Read More

I met with bike accident in which my hand got Fractured and as per doctor's advise surgery was imperative lower distal radius surgery was done on 7th September, 2017. As I am an Civil Engineering student I got job in an Top Construction company of India. Will this surgery or injury will have any effect during fitness and medical test procedure whic

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Are you going through physiotherapy sessions for the same. Physiotherapy should be focused on regaining movement of wrist joint and hand and regaining strength of the same. As far as one is not functi ... Read More

I met with bike accident in which my left hand got Fractured and as per doctor's advise surgery was imperative lower distal radius surgery was done on 7th September, 2017. As I am pursuing my MBA and I got job in Qatar. And the joining is in August, 2018 and for that they want GAMAC Medical Fitness Report. So what is GAMAC? I completed my Physiothe

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Usually there is no problem with plate as long as you have good function. ... Read More

My left hand got Fractured and lower distal radius surgery was done on 7th September, 2017. It's more 1.5 years as of now. When the implant needs to be removed from hand? How many sessions of Physiotherapy session/days is required for gaining required strength and movements? Thank you

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Removal Of implant depends on surgeon. Sometime after 6months and sometime after a year. That you can discuss with your surgeon. Regarding PHYSIOTHERAPY your case is too old. One can get a good streng ... Read More

I met with an accident in 4 years back and due to compound fracture in my left leg 15-20 cm above ankle there is plate and 4 screws, i am planning for its removal. Plate is of 32 cms long from knee to ankle. What is the precautionary measure to be taken before being operated for removal. What are the measures to be kept in mind after being operated

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All will be guided by your operating surgeon By examination and conditions of your bone plate and general health. Only by words guidance is futile. ... Read More

D11 and .12 surgery fixation with screws unable to walk or soo much stiffness in legs with new mri report shared please tell about walk when i will walk again in my life

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From the report, it sounds like you had suffered a fracture in your spine along with spinal cord injury at that time. When did it happen? Did you lose function in your legs/ sensation in your legs imm ... Read More

Hi, I recently had a Bimalleolar fracture left ankle for which surgery was done with Plate and screws. I was prescribed Teriparatide injection 20mcg daily for 3 months. I was told it is prescribed mostly for accelerated bone healing in fracture cases. Is it safe to take this medicine considering my age? Is there any long term side effect? Should I

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Not really required at 32 year age ... Read More

Fractured my ankle it's been 8 weeks almost since surgery physio started but my joint is complete stiff unable to put pressure on fractured leg and maintain balance, fibula bone was replace by titanium plate and other side of ankle also screws are put for support near tendon area ANY execercise to loosen the still muscles ? I try walking under my p

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To loosen the tight muscles you need to do proper graded stretches . Your physiotherapist can also work of soft tissue release techniques around the ankle joint and the calf region . The immobility mu ... Read More

I have undergone my ankle surgery, and my ankle skin was removed due to filling of puss under skin. New skin covered ankle area but this is not soft infact it is very dry and rough. I try to keep it moist but it didn't last for few hours. Use pumic stone many times in this affected portion but again same hard rough and dull skin covers this area. W

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

After ankle fracture plate and screws were implanted. Will it cause rejection in police or IPS medicals by doctors?

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Depend on post.. many services required physical fitness.. For it you need to go for implant removal ... Read More

I had my ankle surgery done on 30th Aug. Got my plaster off on 7th Oct. my surgery suggested to start physiotherapy. I have been on physio since then and its been a month. I can now walk with a walking stick but i can walk slowly only. I can also walk without any support slowly. My physiotherapist says not to walk much even when I'm comfortable doi

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You can start bearing weight ,can do as much as possible without pain Partial weight bearing followed by total weight bearing ... Read More

My mother fell down 1 month back and suffering from pain Attaching MRI for ankle please suggest if anything is serious and if surgery required or any other alternative ways to get rid of surgery

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Please upload x rays and mri film with reports. Thank u ... Read More

After spine surgery how much safe screw in spine ,will screw get loose...then how long can survive with screw and can work or not ..

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It is safe with screw in spine. If it is really necessary for surgery, then only your doctor will advice for it. The pt can also work. ... Read More

I done surgery for ankle bone fracture last month 27th its around 4 weeks now again they put plaster cast for 12 more days it's really very tight I couldn't tollarate pls help me here is this really needed?

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Consult docto who has given cast.. ask him to apply comfortable cast, bot very tight ... Read More

Hi, I went under surgery for a collar bone plate with 8 screw on 01-05-22. Doctor suggested to get it removed after one year. Want to know can I get it removed now? Will my bone survive without it or gets weaker? What are the plus minus and When is the best time to get this removed.

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Best person to decide removals of implant that is plate in your case is operating surgeon! so please discuss with him/her. In general removals of implant is advised when fracture has healed and consol ... Read More

Had ankle fracture and operated with screw and plate will I able to walk normally very scared about it will I walk normally as before

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Yes definitely Kindly share X-rays ... Read More

Fell down from the stairs and my ankle bones were dislocated so done with minor surgery last week and discharged now im feeling discomfort of hard plaster around leg it's itching and I hardy want to remove it pls help me

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Consult operating surgeon . ... Read More

If fracture is healed, can ankle hardware be removed. There are 5 screw plate and 2 long screws. Is the removal surgery safe? What are the risks?

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Fracture is healed ,you can get implant removed.risk are like broken implant , re fracture while removing plate from bone ... Read More

My mother fell down at home and got INTERTROCH.ANTERIC FRACTURE RIGHT HIP. Surgery done on 17th Jan 23, she is getting severe ankle pain, what to do please suggest

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started walking? h/o fever? is she diabetic? ... Read More

Hello! We're in Australia. My mom slipped from the stairs and fractured her ankle minimally. The doctors here have recommended surgery (inserting steel plates and screws). Currently, her leg is secured with a bandage till knee. My questions are- Does she require surgery? She's 62. Are there any potential risks that we need to consider? Will s

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Hello, greetings from Kolkata. As per her reports she may have a minimally displaced distal fibula and posterior malleolus fracture. These types of fractures have a tendency to make the ankle joint u ... Read More

Sir....i fell from the stairs and broke my tibia and fibula near my lower left ankle.....then it has been operated with plates and screws.....i am 31...i regularly used to exercise before.... Can i recover if i take bed rest between 3 to 6 weeks?

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Bed rests if it means doing non weight bearing excercise then it shall help.For the blood supply in distal part of leg is less, excercise has an important place. ... Read More

Doctor Why my growth Plate Close At age of 15 today i check my growth plates by x-ray and my growth plate is close. My ankle growth plates is closed.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

My Dad 74 yrs, has fell down from bike 2 weeks back and he had minor pain in his Right leg, when we checked with a Doctor, he suggested to perform screw stitch for his broken ankle bone, attached the xray and prescription. Wanted to know your expert suggestion on what treatment is best for my Dad in this situation. Also last year March he went thro

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The X-ray shows undisplaced medial malleoli fracture . As these fracture have an high incidence of nonunion, we would suggest screw fixation as advised by the doctor Due to his medical problems, ... Read More

I just gone through a ankle surgery last 3 mnths ago (titanium plate).Right now i m able to walk but still recovering as i m not completely recoverd with my ankle movement.Currently i m on vitamind3 and b12 medicines. So it it safe for me to take covid vaccine or should i need to wait

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Yes you can take covid vaccination ... Read More

The pic given below is of x-ray of my ankle joint ,i just want to know whether my growth plates are fused or not .

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Fused. But I didn’t understand why you asked this question. ... Read More

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