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Bimalleolar fracture
How long is ankle hardware removal recovery? Is physiotherapy needed after the removal? Also will I be able to walk just after the removal?
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Depends on the implant and skin condition .
No need of physiotherapy , you can do at your own .
Weight bearing protocol wl be different for every case .
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You can walk after 3-5 days
No physiotherapy required
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Removal depends on fracture healing. Physiotherapy needed after removal.
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You require week of rest.
You will be able to walk normally after removal
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Dr. Rajath B N
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
2 to 3 weeks need for recovery . Yes after surgery u need just range of movement exercises and can walk partial weight bearing for couple of weeks .
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