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Lateral and medial malleolus fracture
Hello sir, my name is Shri. Dulen Boruah and I am 26 years old. I had an accident on 7th march 2017 and in that accident my left leg lateral and medial malleolus broked. My doctor suggest me for a surgery. The surgery was held on 14th march 2017 and the doctor fixed a rod and a screw inside my ankle. Now my doctor call me to his clinic with a new xray on 15th may 2017. The doctor check the xray and told me that the bones are not totally joined yet and it will take more 15 days. I am afraid and thinking why my bones are joined. I don't know what to do now. Please consult me sir.
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Good day, Sometimes it takes a little longer for bones to heal and also depends upon various co morbidities, Nowadays injections are available to help bones heal faster , I can accurately suggest if you can upload your xrays , Of march as well as the latest xrays, Will be happy yo help you
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