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Lateral malleolus fracture - Right leg
Had fracture on right leg( x-ray attached) 13 weeks back.. had cast for 8 weeks plus 4 week of less weight on fractured leg. M still on walker nd putting partial weight as of now.
Q1. When I can start walking normal? Do I need to make journey from walker-stick-normal?
Q2 currently taking physiotherapy nd doctor advised me to walk putting left leg( normal one) then right leg ( fractured one) which is completely opposite of what I hv walked my whole life, is it necessary?
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Start weight bearing
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U can start weight bearing....Enough time has been passed
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Good follow the same management as your doctors advice
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Hi
I feel the X-ray that u have put out here is the X-ray immediately post injury…..am I right??
If so then better u get a X-ray done
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If u have already have had cast for 8 weeks I feel u can start putting weight now. Get the X-ray done ….and see a orthopedics surgeon nearby or me thru PRACTO
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Post fresh xray
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Start full weight bearing walk . And follow ankle exercises
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Do pain dependent walking. Usually pain goes away completely by 3 months. Fracture is uniting. Avoid running jogging jumping for another month. If swelling and pain do ice packs. Consult your orthopaedic surgeon and keep regular follow up. He is the best person to guide you about this.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Full weight bearing walk can be done
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