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K wire fixation
I me with an accident 14 days ago and my toe joint is dislocated and is with using k wire fixation. It has only happy on my foot last toe that is the little toe how many days will the plaster remain and does the plaster need to be long till the knee?
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4 week plaster followed by crape bandage
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Plaster needs to be there for 6 weeks
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Yes plaster has to be till the knee
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keep the leg elevated
follow non weight bearing mobilization with help of Walker/ crutches
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Dr. S Mohammad Mohiuddin
Orthopedic Surgeon
43 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Need immobilization of the dislocated joint for 4 to 6 weeks.
K wire fixation was done .
This should be adequate.
Regarding the plaster on leg upto knee, treating doctor knows the reason for it.
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Dr. Shivraj Jadhav
Orthopedic Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
If great toe fracture is fixed with k wire then plaster is needed till Below knee.
U can opt for fibre plaster
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continue leg elevation
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avoid walking frequently.
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Dr. Shashwat Agrawal
Orthopedic Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Raipur
Sir I don’t understand your question. Please elaborate properly.
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedic Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
We need to see. X-ray and examine
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