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Undisplaced fracture
Fell down from scooter on 5th aug, left ankle was twisted and fracture ruled out after taking x ray on the same day, but the pain and swelling does not reduce after 19 days so took an MRI which suggested undisplaced fracture seen invloving neck of talus and medial malleolus. Doctor suggested fibre glass cast for 3 weeks and it was removed yesterday. Did an repeat , he told x ray was preety good and suggested for immobilisation for another two weeks and air cast boot for another 2 weeks, wanted to whether my fracture was healed or not. Attaching my xray taken on 13.09.24. Please suggest whether the course of treatment provided by my doctor is fine.does air boot cast need to be wear all the time?
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Just follow doctor advice . He can guide better with clinical examination
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
- Keep a pillow under the foot.
- Avoid painful acts & activities.
-use a stick in right hand
- Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold.
-Do mild exercises for the affected part.- foot and ankle.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab Once a day x 10 days.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
-For exercises you may visit my YouTube channel- Dr. N C gupta.
-Wish you a quick recovery & good health
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These fractures take time to heal properly
Xray is fine
You can't put weight but guarded
Do physiotherapy and get an MRI done after 1 mnth if pain persists
Next Steps
MRI after 1 mnth
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Take physiotherapy sessions for muscle stretching
Start walking
If pain persists seek consultation
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Fine xray
Start walking gradually
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Start walking gradually
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
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Pune
Just follow Dr Advise
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
No need of air boot if you are able to takecare with cast itself. No load to be put till fracture heals
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