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Right lateral Malleolus fracture
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 can the cast be removed. Do I need a walking boot Or ankle support.
I have been having stabbing pain once in a while, and that lasts for 15-30min. And while sitting, the leg swells, and once I lie down and elevates the position of my leg with pillows, the swelling goes down. Is this normal during recovery from the fracture.
I have attached my first and latest xray image.
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Ideally it should have been operated as there is lateral subluxation of joint and opening of medial joint space. Now as already it's been 7 weeks. Continue cast for about 2 weeks. And get an xray done without cast. Need to examine clinically for bone union.
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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 removed. Please consult your index surgeon.
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Speak to ur doctor pls. Don't get biased with multiple opinions. Follow one advice . U r doing very well
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