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I have Minor Lateral fibula fracture

2018-03-09 16:03:14
While playing badminton i faced minor lateral tibula fracture..they applied cast for 6 weeks and they removed .. i am using crepe band now but still facing swelling.. my concern is when again i can play badminton? How many months it will take to cure completely and play?
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Swelling should not be there after 6 weeks over fracture site. Do not confuse swelling due to cast around joints with swelling over fracture site. You may return to sports 2-3 months post injury spending in x-ray and clinical status.
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you may have difficulty is there is an maligned Osteoarthritis fracture.

Answered2018-03-10 04:58:57

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It will heal completely in 3 more weeks .u can start playing after 3months from the time of injury

Answered2018-03-09 18:43:22

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May take 2 wk more

Answered2018-03-09 16:19:18

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