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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 had fibula fracture 6 weeks back and now my doctor removed the fiber cast and didn't even do xray . I am feeling pain in my ankle and feeling limp while walking .how much does it take for this injury to heal.

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If you still have pain you should get a X-ray done. X-ray will show your fracture union progress whether the fracture has united or not. Fracture healing depends on a lot of factors Your bone healt ...  Read More

I fell from the 3rd floor in 2022 and suffered a spinal fracture with nerve injury. Afterward, I had right-leg numbness, weakness and sharp pain from my calf to sole, with foot drop. I underwent spinal surgery with rods/implants in 2022. Over the next 2–3 years, my leg power and walking improved significantly, and I can now walk and even run.

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Kindly consult Neurologist ...  Read More

Is there a fracture? Please confirm if I have fracture and also let me the severity of the problem and time required for complete recovery.

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There appears to be a small undisplaced fracture line involving the lateral malleolus. From the X ray shared, there is no obvious major displacement and the ankle joint alignment appears maintained. H ...  Read More

Plate inserted for Joint fractures, almost 8 months over, What report says, another surgery required?

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Based on the CT report, the patella fracture has united, but the lower one-third femur fracture has not united (non-union) even after 8 months. The report also mentions plates and screws in place with ...  Read More

Before 8 days I fell due to which my ankle got twisted, there is quite improvement but after 8 days still I was feeling pain in my uncle bone there for I got an x-ray but there is no orthopaedic doctor around my area so I need to consult to the doctor is there a minor fracture in my ankle? Or a crap bandage will work. Thank you

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Based on the X-ray image you shared, I do not see any obvious displaced fracture. However, as this is a photographed image and only one view is available, a small fracture cannot be ruled out. Persist ...  Read More

Hey , can anyone confirm about any fracture in the attached x ray pictures of my left ankle which I got twisted very badly while stepping down the stairs. Also kindly tell mainly about the medial malleolus region of my ankle. I have attached pictures from different angles for better analysis. Thank you so much for your time.

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No fracture ...  Read More

My father meet an accident 4 days back. Hes having 2 fractures in each places of knee and in ankle of left leg. The places are very much swelled. Doctors suggested to put ice pack 24×7 and his diabetes is comning in range of 130-165 in random tests. He has senses in the fingers, he can move the fingers. Now on 4th day he suddenly started getti

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Concerning ...  Read More

“X-ray of the left ankle shows evidence of an avulsion fracture along the superior surface of the talus (as indicated by the arrow).” is there any issue please suggest

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Share xray ...  Read More

Hello, My mother (Age 61 yrs) has fracture plate in one leg ankle. Now fracture has healed. Is it reqiured to remove plate?

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If no problem, than no need to remove ...  Read More

I got an ankle twist while i was playing, I'm getting pain and swelling, but I'm the X ray no fracture identified. My doctor suggested to use chymoral forte for 5 days, but i have improper functioning of the kidneys, i found that my creatinine levels are near 3. Can I use chymoral forte tablet for ankle swelling and pain

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Yes you can It just enzymes combination ...  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

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