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Fibula bone fracture

2018-02-06 04:14:35
I met with an accident on 20 Jan 2018 and fractured Fibula bone right above the ankle.Currently I have a soft plaster.Please suggest the ideal time or day to visit a doctor for review .What test Doctors is going to perform for further recovery?
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Get soft plaster converted to a synthetic/ pop cast for 3-4 weeks. If the fracture is too near to the joint or displaced , you should go for surgery.
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Visit the doc to plan for cast/ surgery.
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Share x-rays..

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