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Lt ft ankl jt frctr, lateral malleolas
My wife had a frctr on lt ft ankl jt 3 wks back.X- ray rprtd lteral malleolas.She had a burn injury too in the afctd area for which plstr cld not be apld..burn injury now healed.. cnsltng Orthopaedic advsd futility of plastering at this stage & pt. not to walk.
Can she apply crp bdg &walk on rt foot for bare nscty with the help of crutches.
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It is better not to put weight on the leg for atkeast 5 weeks. If the fracture is displaced or moved from position she will need surgery.
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Please repeat an Xray and check position of fracture
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