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My father has a lateral malleolus fracture. I am attaching the X-rays just after the injury and also after 6 days. Please advise whether surgery is needed or POP will suffice to treat the fracture?

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These fractures are commonly managed by plaster only. Do get a well padded cast for 3-4 weeks. And then gradual mobilisation using brace. ...  Read More

Hi, My Dad's X-ray report shows below result: Calcaneal spur noted. Fracture of lateral malleolus of fibula bone. His age is 63yrs. Currently doctor has done the plaster on his leg. after observing the X-ray film. I need second advise whether plaster can help to cure the problem or is there any other treatment is required? Also give some tips on t

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Malleoli fracture may need something more other than casting as malleoli fracture is considered a intrarticular fracture. ...  Read More

When can I start walking if I have Lateral Malleolus fracture ? After 4 to 5 weeks can I walk? Because I have a marriage to attend in the 5th week so please suggest.

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In an undisplaced lateral malleolus fracture, walking usually starts after 4–6 weeks, depending on pain and X-ray healing at 4–5 weeks, you may be allowed partial weight bearing with a walking boo ...  Read More

My mother had a fall and fractured her ankle- Lateral malleolus fracture. It's been 8 weeks since the fall. She is on cast currently. Kindly let me know when she can return to normal walking activities. She is also travelling out of country on March 23, it will be 12weeks by then. When can we have the cast removed and practice walking before travel

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

I had a lateral malleolus fracture on 1st april.my right ankle and leg was ina cast for 28 days.i removed cast 10 days prior my date due to panic attack.now today i had a xray and doctor told me that my bone has joined.but still inam unable to bear weight.i am attaching today's xray alongwith. I need a second opinion.

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Partial weight bearing for 2 weeks and then full weight bearing ...  Read More

Age 54, Right lateral Malleolus fracture, it's been 7 weeks and 4 days. I am on cast. I would like to know when I can walk normally. I have Diabetes and Bp(both normal and under control) I will be travelling out of country on March 23. It will be 11 weeks and 4 days by then. I want to know when I can start practice walking before travelling. When

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Hello Cast can be removed by 8 weeks. But you can start weight bearing after a week or so, partial weight bearing. Some also start weight bearing after 12 weeks. Exercises to start after cast is remov ...  Read More

Age 54, Right lateral Malleolus fracture, it's been 8 weeks and 2 days. She is on cast. I would like to know when she can walk normally. She will be travelling out of country on March 23. It will be 12 weeks by then. I want to know when she can start practice walking before travelling. When can the cast be removed. Does she need a walking boot Or a

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In my opinion we can release the plaster and go for ankle boots or shoes. Weight bearing should be started partially approximately 20 percentage. Physiotherapy is needed. Local application of any oil ...  Read More

Hi I have lateral malleolus fracture since 4weeks. It was in place and i was on mend for a week since the injury. And my xray last week(3rd week) showed that the gap in between got larger! It is getting further away from each other. Doc said to wait another 3weeks or do surgery. Do you think i will have a chance to heal naturally?

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Do not wait. If fracture is displaced, which is more now, then you will have to get it fixed. There is no point waiting. ...  Read More

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 x

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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 i ...  Read More

My husband twisted his ankle while trekking on hills yesterday as he stepped on an uneven surface and fell. We got the x-ray done, attaching the copy, as per the doctor, it is a fracture and has to put on plaster for 5 weeks. Problem is that we are traveling to himachal for a week and my husband has to drive back to Delhi himself. My two questions

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Please confirm whether the bone is displaced or not ? Is it a hairline fracture with undisplaced bone?

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On reviewing the X-ray, the lateral malleolus fracture appears undisplaced, with maintained ankle joint alignment and no obvious shift of the fracture fragments. It looks more like a hairline or minim ...  Read More

Does lateral tibial plateau joint fracture after surgery is done and managed create problems in oldage?

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Depend on surgery ...  Read More

Does lateral tibial depressed comminuted fracture cause arthritis and early knee replacement?

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Yes it will cause arthritis in future if the joint congruity is not maintained or reduced ...  Read More

Sir I had an accident on 17 December 2024 Then I took the brace treatment to avoid any scars on skin or other problems which would come in future {defence (army or cds ) due to my carrier}.sir is it correctly placed or not Is it treated properly, attached properly (straight) Please tell me sir Or how many days it will take to avoid any pain (I

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It get healed ...  Read More

My Age is 29. One month before i have met with an accident and my ankle got injured but after 3day home care like using Moov cream my pain was gone .. from last week i felt very minor pain in ankle area ..X-ray report is attached. As per report i have fracture in medial malleolus. How can it treated ..does operation required or it can heal wit

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Better to do small surgery ...  Read More

Hi doctor.. I had slipped 2 days ago and a sprain or injury occurred in my left leg ankle (outer side or lateral side) alongwith pain and inflammation. X ray was done. Ortho doctor examined the x- ray film ( bcoz x- ray report was not ready at that time) and told may be possible that a fracture in lateral malleolus part and a temporary plaster fi

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If swelling is there put plaster for atleast 2-3 weeks ...  Read More

On Oct 27 I twisted my ankle with a lateral malleulous fracture, which when xrays on 28th seemed just like a line. Now 3.5 weeks into wearing a cast I revisited for dr consultation the line crack seems slightly bigger and we decided to wait 2 more weeks for next consultation. Have small piercing/pinching style pain at the crack site. Is it Normal

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It heel Very well in next 2 more weeks , Continue cast Use Air boot cast ...  Read More

Ankle twisted on 22nd June 2024. Diagnosis - left medial malleolus fracture. Cast given on the same day. Follow up on 2nd July 2024. advice cast shoe to use. Next follow up on July 22nd 2024. Questions 1) recovery time including rehab 2) how long cast required? 3) type of injury. 4) can I remove cast after 21 days and use splint?

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Chip fracture. 3 week total rest with cast than start walking. Mostly 4-6 week you will be fine Yes you can remove cast after 3 week and start walking with support ...  Read More

Yesterday I tripped and got my ankle fractured. Xray report says " Transverse non displaced fracture of right lateral malleolus" How severe it is? One doctor is suggesting Surgery ORIF. Can expert doctors advise me if this can be fixed with a normal plaster?? Reports attached.

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Transverse fracture on lateral malleolus. Due to its tendinous attachments, it will tend to displace, leading to ankle instability. ...  Read More

Lateral malleolus fracture and ATFL sprain due to right ankle twisted at home on December 5, 2023. Symptoms - swelling and pain while putting weight. X-ray - December 5. Cast given. Repeated x-ray after 2 weeks i.e Dec 19. Next follow-up after 15 days. Doctor diagnosis - fracture and sprain. Adviced - immobilised leg Attached - X Ray - 5th and 19th

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Yes ,continue slab for total 4 weeks.u should not bear weight on injured limb,but can do knee physiotherapy. ...  Read More

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(

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Start weight bearing ...  Read More

I had undisplaced fracture in fibula extended to laternal malleolus.. I was on cast for 8 weeks, during cast doctor advised not to keep foot on floor and same protocol is advised to follow another month post cast removal, when actually I can start walking? Till when the risk of dislocation persists?also is physiotherapy helpful? Attaching reports

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You can start walking but initially to build confidence I would suggest to use stick and physiotherapy is very much essential for getting good muscle strength ...  Read More

Hair line lateral mellouation cast time ? After 5 week or 34 day . It will remove ? Is sweeling is common ? I walk on fibercast plaster .

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Remove it Start walking slowly ...  Read More

My father have had issue of high cholesterol and triglycerides since 15/17 years for which he took statin and since last two years he was managing it naturally with regular lipid profile , but his march test showed triglycerides of 400+ and normal cholesterol and the one he had in june showed a a 200 cholesterol and and 211 triglycerides and after

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I don't think there is anything to worry still get ecg done ...  Read More

It's been 8 weeks + after the lateral Malleolus fracture. My cast has been removed, and I am doing physiotherapy and partial weight bearing. I have pain in the injured place if I walk a lot. sometimes, stabbing pain and itchiness. If I reduce my walking time, the pain is less. I would like to know if this is normal during physiotherapy and weight b

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Your fracture is slightly displaced but if you feel stability while walking then you can continue physiotherapy that pain will goes away by the time ...  Read More

On Feb 10 while playing cricket I fracture my right leg ankle. On Feb 25 two screws were fixed to heal the fracture. I don't want to reveal the name of the hospital. I just want to know if the screws are fixed in the correct direction. The length of the screw seems too big. The fracture is still visible even after the surgery.

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Hello, For detailed discussion history and necessary treatment you can consult directly with me through practo. ...  Read More

Fracture of the base of left 5 th metatarsal bone is seen in x ray plate.How much times it takes to heal properly? please advise some drugs .

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Minimum 6weeks for union. ...  Read More

Hairline fracture in lateral malleolus fibula and right ankle joint obl view with 45° internal rotataion. Does it needs surgery? Please suggest what needs to be done..

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See we need x ray (atlest two views) to say type of fracture n then decide treatment options ...  Read More

I met with accident on 22nd April and injured my left leg with lateral condyle fracture left proximal tibia split depression type with tear body of lateral meniscus. My leg got operated on 24th April with meniscus repair surgery & ORIF with cc screws & plates. As on today 8th week, doctor told not to put weight bearing till 11th week& instructed t

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Share x-rays. You should be bearing weight now even it's a Meniscus repair. ...  Read More

I have got x ray report yesterday that i hvave Avulsion fracture in lateral malleolus. What is the best way of healing it and how long it will take to become like my ankle was before?

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The best way to deal with avulsion fractures is surgery. Conservative treatment has limited role especially if the fragments are displaced. Minimally invasive techniques allow earl rehabilitation, be ...  Read More

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