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Dad's ankle fractured in road accident
My dad's ankle got fractured in road accident. Doctor's saying that ankle's ball is displaced and need to fix it with the support of bolt. please help me. and tell me what are the side effects. Should we go for it?
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Surgery should be done for sure and it has no side effects. After that Physiotherapy is a must to increase strength, co-ordination, range and balance to bear the body weight.
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If the Dr has said it is displaced then you have to get him operated. Share x-ray report.
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