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Safe to walk?

Like it was a minor hairline undisplaced fracture in the posterior aspect of my laterlais malleolus. A stable fracture. And some soft tissue injury too. I have maintained non weight bearing for 25 days. My foot is in a fibreglass cast. Can I start walking 26th day onwards,while still in cast and with rocker shoes and a crutch. Bcs the fracture was very minor. Just some chipping. Like partial weight bearing? And pls look at the xrayyy carefully

5th metatarsal avulsion

I have 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture does I need pop & fiber cast doctor put kachcha plaster on my right foot does it work

Help me to diagnose

Knee x ray with pain.Doctor said normal x ray what it is please tell me.Will rest help ..so that I can go

Pain in all joints

Delivered baby in december after 4 months of delivery having pain in all joints hands nd feets including knees and have more pain in hands finger specially index finger and thumb of both hands what could be the reason pls suggest

Hip Labrum Tear

I am reaching out because I have recently been diagnosed with a hip labral tear, and I am seeking your expert guidance, medical suggestions, and a comprehensive treatment plan to help me manage the persistent pain and safely restore my mobility. The discomfort in my groin and deep within my hip joint has significantly impacted my daily routine, making regular activities, prolonged sitting, and exercise increasingly difficult to tolerate. I would greatly appreciate your recommendations on whether we should initialy focus on conservative management—such as targeted physical therapy to strengthen my surrounding stabilizing muscles, activity modifications, and anti-inflammatory options—or if my specific imaging suggests that surgical intervention is a more viable long-term solution. Please let me know what next steps, diagnostic reviews, or lifestyle adjustments you recommend so that I can reduce this joint irritation and effectively begin my recovery process under your care.

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Doctors
Dr. Joseph Flood - Rheumatologist
Dr. Joseph Flood Rheumatologist (Associate in Arts, Bachelor Of Science, Doctor of Medicine) 47 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Catherine  Lee - Internal Medicine
Dr. Catherine Lee Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Internship, Medical degree, DO) 51 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Kevin Dale Schlessel - Internal Medicine
Dr. Kevin Dale Schlessel Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship, Residency in Rheumatology, Intern - Internal Medicine, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship 2, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine, Class of 1986) 40 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Chandana Shilpa Kollipara Ravipati - Internal Medicine
Dr. Chandana Shilpa Kollipara Ravipati Internal Medicine (Medical School, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical Education) 13 years experience Nationwide Children's Hospital
Canal Winchester, COLUMBUS
Dr. Teresa Marie George - Internal Medicine
Dr. Teresa Marie George Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Class of 1999, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine) 35 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS