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Jones fracture now cared after 30 days
Initially when fractured did home made for a week then after x ray revealed fracture but the doctor suggested complete rest and given creepy bandage. I took rest but discomfortly walked inside the house on the heel, ignored sometimes and drove scooty for essential purposes once a day. But often swelling I took another x ray after 28 days found no improvement then the doctor cast it and suggested total non weight bearing and purchased walker now since 3 days. I am frightened about non union and probably need to go to surgery . Please suggest how many chances. Is fracture is in alignment.? Will be I normal again?
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Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh Tomar
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
U have already taken cast now that is good.
Cast Should be done in this type of fracture since day 1 .
First 7 days slab then continue cast .
But its ok .
Now according to my treatment plan u should do
Immobilisation-- Continue below-knee cast
Weight bearing -- Strict non-weight bearing
Duration --Another 3–4 weeks
Crutches Use for mobilisation
Ankle exercises -- Toe movements; ankle ROM after cast removal
Follow-up Repeat X-ray at 3-4 weeks weeks from injury
Next Steps
Immobilisation--Continue below-knee cast
Weight bearing --Strict non-weight bearing
Duration-- Another3–4 weeks
Crutches Use for mobilisation
Ankle exercises Toe movements; ankle ROM after cast removal
Follow-up Repeat X-ray at 3-4 weeks from injury
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