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Will Lateral malleulous fracture heal ?
On Oct 27 I twisted my ankle with a lateral malleulous fracture, which when xrays on 28th seemed just like a line. Now 3.5 weeks into wearing a cast I revisited for dr consultation the line crack seems slightly bigger and we decided to wait 2 more weeks for next consultation.
Have small piercing/pinching style pain at the crack site.
Is it Normal ?
Will the fracture heal non surgically with an air cast boot and non weight baring care ?
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Fracture lateral Malleolus.
Apply synthetic cast and non- weight bearing for 4 to 6 weeks
Limb elevation, active toe movements and iceing.
Repeat x-ray after six weeks
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Usually it heals without surgery.
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
It heel Very well in next 2 more weeks , Continue cast
Use Air boot cast
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes, it will heal with cast
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