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Tibia bone fracture

2020-03-20 14:54:44
After 12 week, it was observed that the tibia bone fracture has been healed up, but I am having foot drop with swelling.What can I do?
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It seems that your nerve has bee damaged. It may need surgical exploration But before that,you my try some physiotherapy of knee & ankle. You may visit my you tube channel: 'N c gupta.me& my yoga' for yoga based exercises.

Answered2020-03-29 16:01:19

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Share your x-rays. This could drop could be trauma induced or iatrogenic. NCV will be helpful but more important is maintaining plantigrade position at ankle. Specific positioning and care is needed.
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Answered2020-03-23 04:15:09

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You need a proper clinical evaluation
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Please contact your primary surgeon first

Answered2020-03-22 04:59:58

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Consult near by Orthopaedic doctor in person. Share your X-rays, any open wound, if it is newly developed one contact your doctor soon.

Answered2020-03-21 01:28:44

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Send photo of X-rays at fracture and after pop/ fibre cast or operation share complete treatment history consult me thru practo app

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