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Undisplaced laternal malleolus fracture
I had undisplaced fracture in fibula extended to laternal malleolus.. I was on cast for 8 weeks, during cast doctor advised not to keep foot on floor and same protocol is advised to follow another month post cast removal, when actually I can start walking? Till when the risk of dislocation persists?also is physiotherapy helpful? Attaching reports
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For intraarticular fractures usually 10 weeks time to bear weight .
But it depends on clinical and radiological examination and then to start bear weight on particular limb
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Use a stick in opposite hand.
Gradual return to usual activities. Keep a pillow under the foot while lying down.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You can start walking but initially to build confidence I would suggest to use stick and physiotherapy is very much essential for getting good muscle strength
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Start walking.
Take calcium tablet daily
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