Fractured fibula

2023-10-29 13:27:24
I fractured my fibula at the end 18 days back . Pain is reduced but still there if the fracture area is touched. Swelling is gone down but still there. Doctor has put a slab and could not do full cast because of swelling. I took swelling medication for 10 days as directed by doctor. X ray was taken twice and bone has not moved. I keep the foot elevated full day and only take down for washroom. My doctor told I should not have pain or swelling now.. please suggest.. I don't have diabetes, non smoker, but have asthma- taking foracort 200 Please suggest..
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Leg elevation, anti edema medicines, rest and active toe movements to improve circulation is encouraged. Repeat X-ray to see if any displacement. Still if it doesn’t reduce, f do mri to rule out any additional ligament injury
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Leg elevation, anti edema medicines, rest and active toe movements to improve circulation is encouraged. Repeat X-ray to see if any displacement. Still if it doesn’t reduce, f do mri to rule out any additional ligament injury

Answered2023-10-30 14:50:45

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Get xray done at 6 weeks and keep pop slab till then .

Answered2023-10-30 07:49:45

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That is how the treatment goes. Please, follow your doctor's instructions and it will heal by around 3 - 4 months

Answered2023-10-30 05:47:24

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It will unite.. nothing to worry. Just wait for 2 another week

Answered2023-10-29 16:31:14

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It will take 1 month to heal and 3 month for swelling to subside completly

Answered2023-10-29 14:38:36

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Continue plaster for 2 more weeks.. follow up with the treating doctor.

Answered2023-10-30 08:30:51

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The pain swelling will disappear 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)

Answered2023-10-30 03:38:47

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Usually fracture will unite by 6 weeks from injury. Till then little  pain and swelling will be there . Nothing to worry
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continue foot elevation , active toe movements take vitamin c and calcium and zinc supplements

Answered2023-10-29 17:15:52

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