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Paining at fracture side whle moving leg
Why pain and swelling at fracture and above knee area ?
I had fracture in left tibia upperside.after 6 week cast is removed. But feeling pain at fracture side after cast removing . And upperside of knee is swelled.
Doctor said just move your foot not more than 80-90 degree . Then physiotherapy will begin.
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Stiffness and swelling are cast replated problems.
Pain away from fracture site is normally due to stuff muscles and capsule.
Pain at fracture site worries me as by 6 weeks bone heals up.
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exercises and hot water compression should relieve you of cast related swelling and stiffness.
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6-12 wks needed
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