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Is there a fracture?
Is there a fracture? Please confirm if I have fracture and also let me the severity of the problem and time required for complete recovery.
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Yes there is a fracture of the Lateral malleolus.
Any fracture in the human body is a severe injury. If your definition is based on the extent of treatment, then be assured surgery is not required.
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The fracture needs to be immobilised in plaster
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Keep the limb elevated and dont put weight on your leg.
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There is fracture
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management of pain
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review with orthopedic doctor
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Plz share proper x ray
Latral view needed
Looks minor fracture doesn’t require surgery
Casting for 4 to 6 weeks
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You need a better xray
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Get an xray
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Share xray properly
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There appears to be a small undisplaced fracture line involving the lateral malleolus. From the X ray shared, there is no obvious major displacement and the ankle joint alignment appears maintained. However, only one X ray view is available, so the exact fracture pattern and stability cannot be confirmed from this image alone.
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Please get an orthopaedic examination along with proper ankle AP, lateral and mortise view X rays. If the fracture is stable and undisplaced, it can usually be managed without surgery with appropriate immobilisation. Healing generally takes around 6 weeks, followed by gradual return to normal activity.
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Until reviewed, avoid unnecessary weight bearing on the injured ankle. If there is increasing swelling, severe pain or numbness, seek an earlier examination.
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There is some subtle break on fibular side. Needs to correlate with clinical picture. Get yourself checked with ortho.
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On the X-ray provided, there is no obvious displaced fracture or dislocation seen, and the ankle alignment appears maintained. However, a small hairline/nondisplaced fracture cannot be completely excluded from a single view. Proper AP, lateral and mortise views along with clinical examination are advisable.
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If there is significant swelling, tenderness over either ankle bone, or difficulty bearing weight, consult an orthopaedic doctor and obtain complete ankle X-rays. Until then, rest, ice, elevation and avoiding painful weight-bearing are advisable.
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If this is only a soft-tissue sprain, improvement usually occurs over 2–6 weeks. If a nondisplaced fracture is subsequently confirmed, bone healing is generally around 6 weeks, with return to normal activities often taking 8–12 weeks, depending on the injury and symptoms
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Yes there is a fracture
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Share clear X rays
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Please share Another View
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes, minor fracture
Get oblique and lateral xray view of ankle
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