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Ankle Fracture
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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UndisPlaced fractures usually don't need surgery
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Transverse fracture on lateral malleolus.
Due to its tendinous attachments, it will tend to displace, leading to ankle instability.
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Considering the young age and in order to mobilize the patient at the earliest - best option would be surgical intervention.
Open reduction and internal fixation with distal fibula locking compression plate.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Surgical fixation will be a better treatment for this kind of fracture.
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Go with surgical intervention -open reduction and malleolar screw fixation
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