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My mother broke her ankle by slipping in bathroom two weeks ago. We went to the doctor and he took an x-ray. He said that the ankle is broken and will require surgery by inserting screw and plate. My mother can put pressure on her ankle, she can walk, move her toe fingers, go to the bathroom , go up and down on stairs on her own and even pain seems

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Some fractures like hairline can heal on its own or better by cast but others need proper immobilisation, you can any how opt for second opinion. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor's, My mother fractured her ankle last week, she wore a temporary cast. now a Doctor is suggesting operation (with metal plates)since it is not hairline fracture.I consulted one more Doctor and he said No to it considering my mom's age.(56y) What are the complications of operation ? Shall we go for it or not? I have attached X-ray repo

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Go for the surgery.... AGE IS NO CONTRAINDICATION FOR SURGERY....only that your patient should be fit for anaesthesia. Get her evaluated by anaesthesiologist ..these cases are done under regional anae ...  Read More

I just accidentally put weight on my ankle fracture which I had surgery a month ago. I have normal pain in my ankle what to do?

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Get X-ray done Consult me 42 years expertise chandigarh Govt retd search browse On Goggle practo Dr Rajinder Sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon now practice at chandigarh at ...  Read More

Fell down from the stairs and my ankle bones were dislocated so done with minor surgery last week and discharged now im feeling discomfort of hard plaster around leg it's itching and I hardy want to remove it pls help me

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Consult operating surgeon . ...  Read More

I can move my toe fingers no pain but I got my ankle fracture while practice of taekwando... Is it necessary orif surgery

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Need to see ur xray for further opinion ...  Read More

During a RFA ablation surgery for vericose veins, I got a tiny crack fracture at 5th metatarsal on my right ankle. Is this medical negligence and how severe can this ankle fracture be?

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Tedious frequency ablation will never causes fracture, it May be due to some other reason what ever it may be consult orthopedic surgeon get treated,it will heal ...  Read More

Fracture in ankle and foot. Dr.suggested for surgery,otherwise there maybe a possibility for arthritis of 30 to 35%. What need to be done? Shall I go for surgery?

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You should have shared your radiology reports with this. ...  Read More

Hello, On Thursday I had a surgery on my ankle as it was fractured, but I want to know how lon will it take for me to resume the normal work? Can you approximately tell me after how many days can I start putting pressure to start walking again?

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Can you share ur operative details and X-rays ? ...  Read More

Slipped down on 6th September and my left leg ankle twisted.It was dislocated.As a result I had communited fracture at distal most part of TIBEA POSTERIORLY.There is detached fracture at MEDIA MALLEOUS.Small detached fracture also at lateral MALLEOUS.My age is 25 years.For linear fracture in distal shaft of left fibula my orthopedic surgeon did int

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U can do ankle movement but don't put weight on the involved limb. Your operating Dr is the best person to tell you the things more clearly. Have faith on him and follow his instructions. ...  Read More

Yesterday I tripped and got my ankle fractured. Xray report says " Transverse non displaced fracture of right lateral malleolus" How severe it is? One doctor is suggesting Surgery ORIF. Can expert doctors advise me if this can be fixed with a normal plaster?? Reports attached.

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Go with surgical intervention -open reduction and malleolar screw fixation ...  Read More

I got pop plaster on my ankle for a hairline fracture and I feel like it's half inch loose inside. How should the cast feel loose or tight?

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If swelling reduces, than plaster will be loose ...  Read More

I twisted my ankle and visited a doctor, he mentioned it's undisplaced hairline fracture and asked to wear ankle binder and rest for 3 to 4 weeks but when I visited another doctor in my native he was telling bone is displaced and required operation so can you please confirm us whether it's really required operation or with cast and rest will heal ?

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No operation Only rest and plaster ...  Read More

Hi, I recently had a Bimalleolar fracture left ankle for which surgery was done with Plate and screws. I was prescribed Teriparatide injection 20mcg daily for 3 months. I was told it is prescribed mostly for accelerated bone healing in fracture cases. Is it safe to take this medicine considering my age? Is there any long term side effect? Should I

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Not really required at 32 year age ...  Read More

Pls suggest the best calcium supplement suitable for a 60 year old male who has recently fractured his ankle bone.

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Shelcal ct ...  Read More

My father twisted his ankle the day before yesterday. It's swelled and painful We got xray today I'm attaching a picture. Can somebody help me and tell me if it's a fracture ?

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Hairline crack can be there.. Not a proper xray ...  Read More

Before 7 weeks my intertrochanteric fracture surgery was done i can bend my leg 140 degree approx after 7 weeks this is my latest xray please suggest can i do full weight is xray is good

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Well the surgery looks pretty good and fracture is healing too. In my practice I will start with partial weight bearing at this stage (toe touch walking with walker) and full weight bearing at 12-18 w ...  Read More

Give me report on this xray is this need surgery for this fracture doctor applay cast on this fracture on 3rd October but now no pain on this fracture is this cure

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Only lateral view of knee Xray is there, before sharing any advice it’s better to have an Ap view Xray too ...  Read More

My mother has fracture in left shoulder i am attaching xray please suggest surgery is needed or not?

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Surgical results are better ...  Read More

I have undergone forearm fracture plate surgery of both radius and ulna bone 1 month ago before surgery i have been treated with normal plaster for 10 days but it doesn't works In my forearm their are many brown marks now can anyone tell me why these brown marks are there on my skin and how I can treat it And also tell me does I have to remove thes

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No neeed to worry That brown marks will resolve on its own , once fracture united u can go for removal of implants after 1year, don't leave it for longer time as you are you young u can get it out onc ...  Read More

During playing volleyball,my ankle bend due to my friend leg land on my ankle during jump. There is no fracture,I have done x ray. There is 3 months passed ,but some swelling is around ankle but no pain during walk ,but not able to running and jumping

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There could have been ankle sprain. Was the limb immbolised in some plaster? As of now You can do an MrI ankle to rule out sprain if swelling still persists... ...  Read More

My Mother Right Hand Has Been Fractured As Per The x-ray any surgery needed ? Please Help Us To Go Through Further

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Plan for closed reduction and plaster cast application If that fails ,plan for surgical intervention plating ...  Read More

I met with an accident 2.5 months ago, In trauma centre doctor didn't recognized the fracture in knee, but due to the ankle sprain I was put on plaster & after 2 weeks for checkup they've diagnosed the Tibial spine fracture. It missed in the Xray but shown in the CT Scan & that was spot fracture. So put on full leg cast for next 2 weeks &am

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Let me examine once I suspect a PCL injury ...  Read More

Does lateral tibial plateau joint fracture after surgery is done and managed create problems in oldage?

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Whenever a fracture in any joint surface including tibial plateau, id fixed with surgery at-most care has to be taken to recreate the joint surface. There should be a variation of maximum of 2 mm betw ...  Read More

I am not able to rotate ankle due to fracture 5 years back. Too much of pain after excessive walking.

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Get mri ankle ...  Read More

I am not able to rotate my ankle post fracture due to poor alignment of bone during plaster. Excessive pain due to walking and cycling.

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Hi, I am suffering from side ankle sprain on left foot inside just below the ankle. Its been 2 weeks. Swelling is reduced but pain is till there. I am able to walk with pain. However, no fracture is been detected by physician. I want to how to heal from this pain completely and how much time it takes. I am currently applying ice , moov spray and ta

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3 weeks it take time Start treatment from orthopedic, not physician ...  Read More

Doctor, in your opinion, is surgery necessary for this type of fracture, or can it be managed safely with casting alone?"

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No surgery ...  Read More

Fractured my ankle it's been 8 weeks almost since surgery physio started but my joint is complete stiff unable to put pressure on fractured leg and maintain balance, fibula bone was replace by titanium plate and other side of ankle also screws are put for support near tendon area ANY execercise to loosen the still muscles ? I try walking under my p

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To loosen the tight muscles you need to do proper graded stretches . Your physiotherapist can also work of soft tissue release techniques around the ankle joint and the calf region . The immobility mu ...  Read More

Had a fall ans injured my ankle. Initially swelling was there, Xray was done and it showed minor fracture. Cast was put for 3 weeks. Now cast is off but I still can't ,its been 2 days since this. What to do?

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I have got a fracture due to sports in left hands ring finger, in the tip. Does this require surgery to be fixed (to be able to play sports again) or it can recover without surgical treatment? In which the recovery will be more? Will the finger recover 100%?

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Yes, surgery required ...  Read More

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