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Will Lateral malleulous fracture heal ?

2024-11-29 13:15:12
On Oct 27 I twisted my ankle with a lateral malleulous fracture, which when xrays on 28th seemed just like a line. Now 3.5 weeks into wearing a cast I revisited for dr consultation the line crack seems slightly bigger and we decided to wait 2 more weeks for next consultation. Have small piercing/pinching style pain at the crack site. Is it Normal ? Will the fracture heal non surgically with an air cast boot and non weight baring care ?
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It heel Very well in next 2 more weeks , Continue cast Use Air boot cast
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Continue Calcium and Vitamin D Suppliment

Answered2024-12-07 02:58:27

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Fracture lateral Malleolus. Apply synthetic cast and non- weight bearing for 4 to 6 weeks Limb elevation, active toe movements and iceing. Repeat x-ray after six weeks

Answered2024-12-05 07:47:52

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Usually it heals without surgery.

Answered2024-12-04 22:37:17

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Yes, it will heal with cast

Answered2024-12-05 03:15:53

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