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My brother who is 26 years old has got compound fracture of the leg. He is taking proper rest. How much time it will take to completely recover from the compound fracture? When will be able to resume his work? What care and food should be given to him for faster recovery?

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Depends on type and severity of fracture and treatment ... Read More

Had a open wound injury in fifth toe .wound is recovering n showing adequate blood flow but I had a exposed bone .my proximal phalange bone was fractured which is not healed after 5 weeks .so my doc took out that bone piece .will I have problem in walking with missing bone.the accident happened 45days ago is there any chances of infection any more.

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Who said amputation of the toe when Ur doctor took out of the bone piece what did he said whether there is pblm n missing bone or something else have you not seen people walking without foot means Sy ... Read More

How many time to heal compound fracture of leg after surgery......and also knee injury

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Xrays plz ... Read More

Sir, I met with an accident on 29th Dec 16 and my left hand got grade l compound fractured. I operated by close reduction method on 30th Dec. Till today I am not feeling well, even am not able to do any movement and mine daily routine work also. Healing is very slow. After 3 months it is looking like as it was the day of operation in X-ray. I am

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X ray reveals the fracture of elbow. In the X ray of feb still the fracture is not United. and latest X ray has not been posted I feel you need to have a second opinion of another good orthopaedician. ... Read More

Sir, I got accident on 29 Dec 16 and my left hand elbow had been sustained grade 1 compound fracture supra consular humerus. I operated by close reduction method on 30th Dec 16. Till today I m not feeling well, healing process is also very slow. Hand is looking like as it was operation day. I am not able to do my daily routine work. From pain poin

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Fractures take 8-12 weeks sometimes to heal. If it was an open fracture hopefully all infection has been taken care of. Were you in a plaster for all this time? If you were in plaster then the stiffn ... Read More

My daughter 5 years old fractured her lower left leg 5 days back . Doctor said it's mild fracture and he has put pop. He said to give paracetamol if she gets pain. But paracetamol syrup doesn't reduce her pain. So we r giving combiflam syrup which reduces her pain. How many days will this pain persists? Is is safe to give paracetamol or combiflam i

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There should be no pain if, pop cast is properly applied. If, child is developing fever as well, it can be a serious matter. Kindly take your child to the emergency room of a hospital. ... Read More

Right shoulder fracture operation immediately excessive pain in hand but she is cerebral stroke patient

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What side is fractured? The normal side or the hemiplegic side? ... Read More

My granddaughter is 5 years old. Yesterday she got hurt while playing in swing. We rushed to see doctor and was advised to take x ray whoch showed mild fracture in lower leg. They have put plaster. They said to give paracetamol 6 hrs once if she gets pain. She cries a lot as she is not able to turn while sleeping. Also she shouts in pain. We are gi

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Hello, Please be assured the fracture pain can be severe even if the fracture may be small. Immobilisation of the limb and elevation of the limb is important to reduce pain. Along with the same it i ... Read More

My granddaughter is 5 years old. 2 days back she fell from swing and got her lower leg fractured. Doctor said to give paracetamol for 3 days. But her pain is not subsiding. So we gave combiflam syrup which controls her pain for 8 hrs but again after that she gets severe pain and she cries and screams a lot. For how many days can we give combiflam?

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She has a fracture in the leg . She needs to be put on a plaster of Paris cast support for 6 weeks . Only then her pain will come down . After cast support , her pain medication need will be minima ... Read More

My age is 44 years.i met with an accident on 20nov17 and left leg (tibia & fibula) got fractured. After surgery done with titanium rod, i walked with walker and after 6 weeks, i was told to use single elbow crutch. when i can resume to official work.

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You can resume office work now. 6 weeks is a good time for bony union. ... Read More

I have a fractured leg and the cast was removed and now it's been 1 month but the swelling and redness is still there. What to do?

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Kindly specify whether the redness in there at the site of fracture alone or the whole limb is involved. Bcs even Deep venous thrombosis may cause symptoms like this bcs of prolonged immbilization. Al ... Read More

I had a fractured leg and now the cast is opened but it's really swelled up and red, it hurts suddenly and really badly what to do?

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Visit ur nearest orthopedician ... Read More

3 days back I feel on the slip and my feet with slip.i consult a doctor they suggest me to take an xray here I attached it.i refer 2 doctors one doc said I have slight hairline fracture and other one said it is normal no fracture will seen .here I attached my report plz tell me the problem

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Nothing significant . If too much swelling. You can apply a slab below knee for 1-2 weeks ... Read More

My kid is 5 years. Today while playing in swing, she fell down and sat on leg while falling down. She cried a lot in pain. We rushed to hospital and took x ray. He told mild fracture (20 percent) in left lower leg. Doctor had put dressing in lower leg till thighs. How long will it take for the bone to set? Also Doctor said, she must make movement i

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Supportive plaster for 4 week required ... Read More

I got a cast for this after 6 to 8 weak doctor said for remove the cast after that I walk properly or have any life long issue with this type fracture ?

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It's a undisplaced zones fracture, treatment of choice in such case is cast application for 6 weeks. If the pain and swelling still persists then u can use an foot and ankle brace and continue your ca ... Read More

TodY I go for plaster for my fracture can I start work walking with this fracture .. after how many days I have to remove it

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Minimal walk can be done ... Read More

My uncle had an accident yesterday and got his leg and hip fractured. Je already had a plate placed inside the leg and now the same leg got fractured. The doctor is saying that his legs and hips cannot be plastered and need to heal over time of 6 months. He is suggesting an Ostospray which is a nasal spray as injection would cause him a high blood

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Need hip replacement surgery ... Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, My son right leg fractured on 22 July and plaster was applied on 24 July. Doctor removed the plaster on 23 august. After removal of plaster he is still not putting weight on leg and standing. He is denying to stand and walk. I checked with the same doctor he said it has healed and will walk. We are worried a lot.

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Kindly share the xrays of the affected limb after removal of the plasre cast. ... Read More

Had fractured last week right leg LAT malleolus fracture undisplaced Q1 is it okay to experience pain on the effected area as m not on pain killers? Q2 is it okay to slp on left side ?

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1. It is okay to experience pain after fracture. If it is severe do not hesitate to take painkillers. The pain will subside gradually 2. It is better to avoid putting pressure on the fractured side ... Read More

I need a medical certificate for a right leg fracture. It happened while I was driving Have some head injuries as well Need a medical prescription as well as a leave certificate.

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Pls share the report & try to consult Thanks ... Read More

My brother had a fracture on his left leg while playing football in school, we want to know the doctors opinion as the doctors here is suggesting to put the rod, but as his age is just 14 and it is also the growing stage, so is it necessary to have a surgery and put rod, or is there any other option.Kindly guide

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I M nailing is better avoided in children who are in growing phase. ... Read More

Hi my sister son leg fracture chair fall down.wt to do.It's injured.pull out chair fell down what to do

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Share pictures or consult ortho paedician at the earliest ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have had multiple leg fracture on 28 July 2021. I had plaster on leg for 25-30 days . Please find attached fracture image . I still have swelling on leg , is it normal . How long does it take to go away.

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Hi, Can you send me the latest X-ray image? You need to take some precautions in order to avoid swelling Consult directly for queries ... Read More

My lower rib fracture in bike accident my doctor says only take rest and gives pain killer Any suggestions for fast recovery Any belts or patch for rib fracture Thank you sir

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- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. - Keep no pillow under the head. - Avoid painful acts & activities. - Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold. -Do deep breathing ex ... Read More

Leg fracture people can walk on tread mill for walking on it. Please guide me whether to buy it or not.

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Needs detail history and recent xrays,please consult directly over video consultation ... Read More

I fell down 3 weeks back and my bone near the ankle got hairline fracture. The plaster has been removed now and doctor has advised to wear ankle cap and take calcium tablets for 2 months. But I am getting lot of numbness in my leg and little swelling. Is it necessary to take any physiotherapy? Also I have got some blisters and infection in the fra

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Share clinical pictures and xrays ... Read More

Having diabetes, and 3 years back when fracture happened we put plate in leg. We are seeing swelling on that leg.

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Hello , From the picture it seems it might be an implant infection or a local flare up, get an orthopaedic consultation and mandatory x ray done . Check ur sugar levels by doin HbA1c and serum sugar ... Read More

Sir Suffered multiple bone fractures in left leg in an accident. Two major fractures one below knee joint and other above the ankle joint. A rod was inserted covering both fractures from knee to ankle with screws. The Dr. further declared that once the injury heals he would have to carry a surgery for bone graft as the gap in the lower fracture i.e

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These fractures have tendency to go in non union due to multiple reasons , both procedures are prescribed and still it might not heal . No guarantees can ever be given ok bone healing prehand especial ... Read More

My brother have left leg fractured by a bike accident.I am showing an xray of his leg.I want to know in this case what treatment can do.plz describe

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It will unite in 6-8 weeks . ... Read More

The fracture bones have been for, and the leg have not been bearing weight for 12weeks ago after the injury.Please, when Should I begin to use the leg to bearing weight of the body

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Kindly consult orthopaedic surgeon with xray It's very difficult to answer without seeing the patient and latest xray ... Read More

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