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My ankle got fractured and the cast was removed after 45 days and now I'm doing exercises since last 20-25 days. The progress is very slow. Does it really take this much time?? Should I dip my leg in hot water and if yes then how much hot it should be?? Pls help..

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Dear doctor.Can I get medical exception (leave) for partial weight bearing with physiotherapy but fracture was healed. Some pain swelling and restricted ankle range of motion.can I get exception.

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How long back you have sustained a fracture. Also get a fresh x ray of your ankle done . ...  Read More

I ankle got sprained a year back and consulted a doctor and took an xray, there is no bone fracture and he said that it may be a hairline fracture and gave medicines and i went for physiotherapy also .after 1.5 year now shoot pains are starting..please suggest what to do

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I have to see the Xrays & maybe we will repeat Ankle Xray ...  Read More

I am a 32 year old female and I have a sprained ankle. I have tried a lot of remedies and nothing seems to work on the pain. I would like to know if there are sprained ankle exercises that I can try to get rid of this problem. Can someone help me?

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Any further advice can only be given after a physical examination ...  Read More

I just accidentally put weight on my ankle fracture which I had surgery a month ago. I have normal pain in my ankle what to do?

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Get X-ray done Consult me 42 years expertise chandigarh Govt retd search browse On Goggle practo Dr Rajinder Sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon now practice at chandigarh at ...  Read More

I have a minor fracture in ankle . I am 17 years old .how much time it will take to heal.

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6week c plaster ...  Read More

I had a humerus fracture of the left arm and in the surgery, plate and screws were attached in July 2017. The fracture is 5-10 cm above the elbow. After the surgery, I did physiotherapy for range of motion. However, for 3 years I didn't do any strength or resistance training of the arm as well as the rest of the body. The elbow as well as the area

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As you have now started physiotherapy it will take some time and you'll gain muscles and strength in hand depending upon the improvement.This may take some time as its been delayed. ...  Read More

I have fracture in ankle past 8 days ago ..I went hospital and put POP plaster..now I having itching sensation in non fracture area..when I changing position I have pain ...what is problem ?? What is status of my fracture ?

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It might be because of sweating ...  Read More

I had ankle fracture in my leg ..2 month about to complete but still my leg have swelling. Its hurting also .

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I have 3 fracture in my left ankle last 28 days. now after does days i have pain in my foot when i put weight on my left foot. i want to know that how many time will be more taken.

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Fracture healing usually takes 6to 8 weeks atleast ...  Read More

I am not able to rotate ankle due to fracture 5 years back. Too much of pain after excessive walking.

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Get mri ankle ...  Read More

Hair line fracture on my left leg ankle, is the plaster is necessary now for my leg, wht type of plaster is best now?is their any removable plaster?how many days i should take rest or how many days it will take to cure my leg completely? Wht precautions and diet I should take?

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with so many questions and without x-ray - difficult to answer here ...  Read More

Ankle got fractured while coming down from staircase. On bandage for more than 6 weeks, but still the gap in bone where it is broken is clearly observed in X-ray, can you pls check and help? After X-ray today, she has been asked to use an Injection rock-bone for few days and consult the Doctor after one month

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Sure! I need recent xray to opine.Please get xray done. ...  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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Go with surgical intervention -open reduction and malleolar screw fixation ...  Read More

After ankle fracture plate and screws were implanted. Will it cause rejection in police or IPS medicals by doctors?

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Depend on post.. many services required physical fitness.. For it you need to go for implant removal ...  Read More

My mom had fracture on her ankle and doctor is suggesting to take calcium injections. Is there any alternative medicine for it like hathjod ? And is it also effective similarly? Please let me know

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Sorry but I can only decide the treatment by seeing the xray of the fracture ...  Read More

My mother got fracture on left ankle on 22nd July. And plaster was done and it got removed on 9th September . Today when her xray was done doctor said that bone has not been joined yet( attached xray ). And refused for the plaster. And gave 2 painkillers and suggested for calcium injection worth 20k. Is it worth to do this or should ankle be pla

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Not a clear xray.. Alternative tablet instead of injection she can take ...  Read More

My mother got fracture on left ankle on 22nd July. And plaster was done and it got removed on 9th September . Today again her xray was done and this was the report. Doctor said that bone has not been joined yet and prescribed 1.etoricoxib and thiocolchicoside 2.Trypsin,bromelsin and rutoside trihydrate tablets and also suggested for calcium inject

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My mother got fracture on left ankle on 22nd July. And plaster was done and it got removed on 9th September . Now she is walking with walker. I want to know that after how many days can she leave walker and walk normally?

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We need to get repeat x ray and see how the fracture healed If fracture healed completely then she can walk without walker ...  Read More

My mother got fracture on left ankle on 22nd July. And plaster was done and it got removed on 9th September . Now she is walking with walker with the weight on right foot and half foot touching the ground of left leg. But swelling is coming now and day by day its increasing. So can you pls tell why is it coming and is there some serious issue?? And

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Swelling is because of weight bearing. Plaster was removed early.. Apply crep bandage now Keep limb elevation while sleep. It will improve in 3-4 week ...  Read More

My mother got fracture on left ankle on 22nd July. And plaster was done and it got removed on 9th September . Now she is walking with walker with the weight on right foot and half foot touching the ground of left leg. But swelling is coming now and day by day its increasing. So can you pls tell why is it coming and is there some serious issue?? And

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Post serial xray.. so that progression of healing can be seen ...  Read More

Fell during exercise today and twisted my ankle. Got x-ray done and doc said it's an undislocated hairline fracture. He said its quite minor. Immobilisation is needed for 2 weeks. Wanted a second opinion here. Whats should be the next steps and treatment here

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Share the x ray pic and photo of your injured foot & ankle ...  Read More

Slipped and fell yesterday during dance routine, and hurt my left ankle. In an hour, the ankle swelled and the pain became unbearable. Went to hospital and got xray done. There is no dislocation. doctor said likely very minor hairline fracture is there as per the size of swelling and pain, can get missed on xrays. Will greatly appreciate Practo Do

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If pain is very severe, you can go Below knee pop slab. If not, the go with Ankle support and rest for 3 - 4 weeks ...  Read More

Hi doctor,I am not getting full range of motion in my ankle joint after ankle fracture pop treatment.i started physio exercises six weeks ago till I am not getting full range of motion.

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Full range of motion comes after 8-10 weeks physio. Treatment suggested: 1. Paraffin Wax bath 2. Ultrasonic therapy ...  Read More

Three months ago my ankle was fractured now it is completely healed, my doctor restricted weight two weeks followed by full weight bearing but while walking with full weight my heel is so painful.so could you kindly advise me.i started physio also I got around 70% range of motion.

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Use soft slippers and hot fomentation Could be a new issue plantar fasciitis visit a orthopaedician ...  Read More

How many days bone heel when plaster is remove, i have a ankle fracture and my doctor wear plaster, i have completed 3 weeks now im feel fine my feet take weight nd i can move steps with this feet, know i want to remove my plaster plz suggested me its good or not becoz i'm a working girl my company not allow to leave plzz help me i attached my xra

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Still plaster is required.. total duration 4 to 6 week ...  Read More

I have under gone a bimalleolar fracture surgery on 10 feb. This is my x ray on 27 March.. How much time will take for me to walk again..

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You have to get fresh x ray for proper evaluation ...  Read More

Hello! We're in Australia. My mom slipped from the stairs and fractured her ankle minimally. The doctors here have recommended surgery (inserting steel plates and screws). Currently, her leg is secured with a bandage till knee. My questions are- Does she require surgery? She's 62. Are there any potential risks that we need to consider? Will s

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Hello, greetings from Kolkata. As per her reports she may have a minimally displaced distal fibula and posterior malleolus fracture. These types of fractures have a tendency to make the ankle joint u ...  Read More

What does this report say about his fracture. Is it anything to worry about or the treatment is easy. Pls answer

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There is a fracture of your heel bone. This fracture is extending into your subtalar joint. This needs a CT scan and then a surgery to treat it. Plaster treatment will not give you good results. ...  Read More

I got injured while playing badminton and twisted my ankle . I had swelling for 2 days and it got reduced, however I could not put pressure on my heel.After a week while I was walking my ankle got sprained again and now the swelling is not reduced from 5 days . After scanning I got to know it's hairline fracture . Have been using ankle binder . Any

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Difficult to confirm the x Ray uploaded If it is a hairline fracture, the ankle immobiliser is better to protect and support the ankle ,thereby providing pain.You ankle is to be determined for stabil ...  Read More

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