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My ankle have been broken and I have put plaster on , it’s been only 10days, what if I remove the plaster ? Doctor suggested for 1 month , what is the consequences?

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Ankle got broken in an accident, attaching xray below. No pain in movement only when touched. Joint can be moved.

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There seems to be a fracture of Distal end of fibula. Kindly upload lateral, mortise view x-ray of ankle joint for further evaluation. ...  Read More

Only my leg ankle is broken and the plaster is covering till my knee, can I cut the plaster till ankle is it necessary to leave it big

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You should not cut your plaster. It should be till knee. If you cut it till ankle it becomes useless ...  Read More

I have got injurey in my right ankle but now the injury is ok but i am facing problem in walking ...The ligaments of the right ankle are broken please suggest what to do

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Consult an orthopaedician.you need detailed examination ...  Read More

Ankle got broken but my plaster is not placed correctly is it good to replaster it. Please suggest me

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do the x-ray before applying fresh plaster again ...  Read More

Can i start taking right after my ankle is broken and pluster done. Or any time limit like after 21 days i should start calcium.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You can start taking calcium supplements no problems in that. You will have to take rest for a few days. Don't put any stress over that ankle. Consult a ...  Read More

My right ear has started to process some sounds like a broken speaker. I can feel it vibrating and it comes and goes but is worse when there is lots of loud noise. It started the next day after a long haul flight but I have had previous issues in this ear with a cholesteotoma.

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You might be suffering from eustachian tube dysfunction which usually occurs secondary to common cold and air travel. It is a self resolving condition and you may need to take anti Histamine tablets f ...  Read More

Sir had cracked my ankle, I had cut his plaster, after 22 days, after getting a hot band on it, it was swelling. Can I use the Ankle Brace ...

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3 weeks is too less a time for any fracture to heal. Plasters for a fracture are put for a minimum of 6-8 weeks before the fracture becomes stable. U can use an air cast or boot if the fracture is und ...  Read More

The doctor says the fibola or bone to the ankle from shin is broken and suggested a surgery Does it heal if we don't go for a surgery Or a surgery is necessary.

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I would recommend surgery for speedy recovery. ...  Read More

I broke my ankle 11 days ago and have been put in a walking boot I can walk on it just fine but I have some pretty good bruises and part of my ankle is swollen. I was wondering what I can do it make this go away and if it is normal to have bruises and swelling for this long.

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Having bruises is normal, it indicates internal bleeding . Swelling takes around 2-3 weeks to go away... Keep affected leg elevated. ...  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

I had my ankle surgery done on 30th Aug. Got my plaster off on 7th Oct. my surgery suggested to start physiotherapy. I have been on physio since then and its been a month. I can now walk with a walking stick but i can walk slowly only. I can also walk without any support slowly. My physiotherapist says not to walk much even when I'm comfortable doi

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You can start bearing weight ,can do as much as possible without pain Partial weight bearing followed by total weight bearing ...  Read More

I had a spiral fracture in my left ankle before 37 days. I had a cast on for 30 days, the cast is removed now but doc says it will take 2-3 months to recover fully. Im Putting a crepe bandage most n taking calcium, is it enough? Seeking advice on recovery n aftercare. Will i be able to walk after 2-3 months? The swelling n pain us going away gradua

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Yes ur doctor given proper advise after 6 wks u can start Physiotherapy ...  Read More

I have a problem in my right ankle which faced a old comminuted fracture lateral malleolus with few foci of bone marrow edema and also getting a problem in ligaments so how should i free from this prblm . I faced this fracture from last 3 yrs

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You need further evaluation consult orthopaedic doctor ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My SIL fell while walking broke her ankle yesterday, currently she is in UK.. Please find attached her xray report attached. Please let me know if she can travel to India for sergery. Also please suggest if sergery is necessary.. For now she has swelling and her leg is plastered..

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she definitely requires surgery. swelling can increase while travelling. she should keep her leg elevated until the surgery to avoid swelling. Best would be to undergo surgery there itself rather of t ...  Read More

My toes was broken before 6 weeks from now it was healed but now also I. Can't walk properly please tell me some rehab exercise

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Please come and see me in medizone medical centre... physiotherapy will help ...  Read More

I’m 20 years old and yesterday i got in a fight with my brother, after the incident I went out for a walk to cool off, on the way back I started feeling pain in my ankle (I assume it’s after the adrenaline started wearing off) and upon getting home I couldn’t stand on my leg, I don’t know if I have fractured, sprained or broke my ankle, I have swel

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Ankle sprains are fairly common due to twisting injuries. X rays are required to rule out any fractures. ...  Read More

I broke my ankle two months ago and the doctor said it healed, but I can't push off of it or jump without having a lot of instantaneous pain in the area and a slipping out of place feeling.... I'm a basketball player who plans on playing professionally in the near future,, but I can't even jump an inch now... If I loose my ankle it will end my care

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After surgery ya pop start physiotherapy treatment ...  Read More

I had an ankle hair line fracture on 6 September. I wore my plaster for 15 days as per the suggestion of doctor. It has been about 27days. Now I wear ankle brace and use a stick for walking. After how many days can I turn towards my normal life and quit using my stick?

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Gradually under supervision ...  Read More

Hi. My friend once had a badly broken ankle, requiring a metal implant. It has of course healed, but he is now feeling pain and having problems with flexibilty and swellinf. Is it best to have the hatdware removed and also go for physio therapy sessions to get it back to almost 100℅?

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It depends on what implant it is , Consult a physiotherapist and an Orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

Its 74 days from bimaleolar ankle, xray shows not fully joint a gap is there but still feel pain like needle is poking from inside when I give certain weight. How much weight I should give to it (till that pain?). How can it heals fast pls suggest.

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Partial weight on ankle can be started, With stik. Please do ice therapy for 20 minutes twice a day for 15 days. Take cushion in your sleeper,. ...  Read More

Its 58 days if my bimolleolar ankle in an accident. And plaster removed almost 15days in xray its show one side joined but in fibula still yet to joint a part. When I try to walk with crutch ankle become quite reddish and swets. Please advice should I excerise, walk or wait for few days. Please advice.

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Better to get back to your operating surgeon and follow what he says. Trust your doctor. ...  Read More

I broke my ankle about 2 months ago and a week ago I slipped and fell on my crutches in a puddle and put weight on it by accident I heard a crack and I'm really freaking out right now it feels weird and I'm kinda in pain. My toes feel numb

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If there is a fracture you should take rest. ...  Read More

My father currently fell down the steps taking a bad step and slipping in his sandals, he said he landed on it really hard, it swelled up causing a big bump and not being able to walk correctly. He has slight movement in the ankle but cannot step so much on it. What should we do?

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Hi there It sounds like ankle sprain to me. And you can go for R=give rest to foot as much as he can I= ice pack for 15 minutes every 2 hrs C= compression by crepe bandage after applying volini ge ...  Read More

My bimolellar ankle. Its 40 days. One side got joint other side not. My plaster removed still have pain and swelling. When should start excersize. Please suggest

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Must consult an orthopaedician before starting weight bearing ...  Read More

Its 40 days my bimalleolar ankle. Few days i got half plaster due to cuts and then full plaster kept for 15-16days one side got joined but one side dint join still swelling and pain.? Please suggest will it join without plaster? Can start excersize from now? Note- did not perform any surgery. Dont know how to attach xray here.

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4 weeks ago I got kicked by a boy in my class in my ankle I was brought to the hospital and I got a cast as the doctors said I broke my ankle. I got my cast off 2 days ago and I can't walk because it hurts. I can move my ankle and everything but I just can't walk on it. Is 4 weeks to early to get a cast off?? Please help

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normally iys takes 6 to 7 week for fracture to heal and repeat xray to be seen ...  Read More

Is my ankle broken, fracture or sprained. It is severely swollen, sharp pain, bruising and redness, and when I put weight on the ankle my entire foot moves to one side making my ankle uneven. I hear cracking sounds when I attempt to walk on it. I rolled it when stepping out of the tub, the pain is pretty pain espically when apply weight or touchi

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Dear madam. Please see a orthopaedic surgeon or nearest a and e .. asap. In the meantime avoid putting any weight on the ankle and elevate on pillow. Don't not hang foot. Try to keep it elevated as mu ...  Read More

Hello sir...my name is Anil..my right ankle joint is paining since last 4yrs I can walk but can't run ....if there is any a little stone on the way under my foot I will fell down ...my ankle got deflected all time and then a huge pain ....it always release sound like ''TAK TAK TAK""....can it be cured ..please....

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lots of possibilities exist only after arriving at diffrential can we say right now use ankle support or brace till you meet a doctor ...  Read More

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