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Fracture in leg.
Is surgery really needed for this.
pls give your opinion. dr was talking about inserting plates.
thanking u in advance. i want second opinion.
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No surgery needed but do a Below knee synthetic plaster cast and avoid weight bearing for 4weeks
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It is minimally displaced lateral malleolus fracture is usually a stable ankle fracture and often heals well without surgery.
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Below knee cast for few weeks
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Keep leg g elevated to reduce swelling
Avoid putting full weight until advised
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Dr. Prashant Agrawal
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Gwalior
Not needed ..not looking syndesmotic injury
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Surgery not required
Will heal in plaster
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Not really needed
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