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Proximal tibia fracture

2019-01-26 11:07:50
I met with a road accident and was operated for Proximal tibia type 5 fracture in December beginning I have been in a brace till now ... my query is by when should I be able to bend my knee or remove brace and keep foot down.
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Kindly show me x rays of the affected part (latest).

Answered2019-01-27 07:15:53

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If you have been operated, then your brace should be out by now.
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Share post operative xrays.

Answered2019-01-26 16:06:50

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It depends on the union of the fracture, you can only bear weight after complete healing of fracture is seen on xray.

Answered2019-01-26 13:04:49

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Send photos of X-ray films if need consult me thru practo doctors app

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