Question 1

diagnosed with a  maisonneuve fracture and ankle fracture what is the treatment plan waiting for ortho appointment next week. soft splint now can ice?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion all --: Maisonneuve fx needs to be fixed, to stabilize the whole leg ; ankle complex, otherwise chronic problems occur, like instability of the joint, arthritis, pain.
See what your orthopod tells you and follow his advise.
Good luck ; happy holidays.

Question 2

best treatment for 90y/o woman w/ displaced ankle fracture w/ history of wound healing/infection issues/high bp/irregular heartbeat/elevated kidney?

Accepted Answer

Ankle fracture : If it's displaced you need surgery because the bone when formed will not align and your ankle will heal abnormally. If it's a non-displaced fracture you could be ok with a hard cast or boot brace and with time it will heal. But you need to see an orthopedic doctor to make this judgement call.

Question 3

treatment options 90y/o f w/displaced ankle fracture? walking poor w/walker prior to fall. history high bp/skin infection/irrreg heartbeat/high kidney

Accepted Answer

To fix or not to fix: In general, a displaced fracture in an ankle would benefit from having it repaired operatively--unless there are mitigating circumstances that would make that a poor choice.  The treating physician is the best person able to assess the entire patient, the fracture, and any other factors to arrive at the best treatment plan.

Question 4

how long should it take to recover from a bimalleolar ankle fracture after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In enthusiastic energetic motivated patients 3 weeks in others never.

Question 5

i hav a bimalleolar ankle fracture on just twisting my ankle is it accidental or pathological? which test could b done to investigate?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most bimalleolar ankle fractures due occur as a result of a twisting mechanism.  It is precerts rare that they are pathological.  The X-rays go a long way in determining if it was a break through normal or abnormal bone.  If there is any question, then a biopsy while you are having surgery can be the definitive answer.

Question 6

i broke my ankle a yr & 2 mths ago  a bimalleolar ankle fracture. my foot  still swells up, constantly tingling & is in pain. why is this still happening they said 6mths to a year i should be back to normal & walking, but i cant even stand for 5 mins?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : Based on your question, you should go back to see your doctor to be sure the fracture healed properly. Also it’s important to note if you followed the recommended healing time or if you returned to activity more quickly than recommended. Practically speaking, there’s more tissue than just bone that gets disrupted with a fracture; physical therapy can aid in recovery

Question 7

is trimallor ankle fracture physical therapy effective?

Accepted Answer

Trimalleolar fractur: This type of fracture also involves substantial soft tissue injury. Inaddition to reduction and immobilization, aggressive pt is necessary. It's effectiveness depends on your general health, consistency of care and the degree of injury.

Question 8

what is the best therapy for a ankle fracture? how soon can i start jogging?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic doctor: For ankle fracture, you really need to see an orthopedic physician to examine you and review xrays.  Only then can s/he assess the fracture and what treatments are needed -- in some cases this could be surgery.  In the meantime, stay off of it -- elevate, and use an ice wrap on the area (not ice directly on your skin).

Question 9

when can i start weight bearing after bi-malleolar ankle fracture non displaced?

Accepted Answer

After it heals: I am assuming you are either in a cast or a cam walker.  Fractures take 6-8 weeks to heal, and i would not recommend putting any weight on it during that time.  A bi-malleolar ankle fracture is very unstable as it is, and i would consider surgical fixation to lessen the risk of displacement, deformity, and arthritis.  Note that even with fixation, ankle arthritis is almost a guarantee.

Question 10

what is the procedure for compound ankle fracture?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most times surgical open reduction and internal fixation.

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Diagnosed with a maisonneuve fracture and ankle fracture what is the treatment plan waiting for ortho appointment next week. soft splint now can ice?

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Best treatment for 90y/o woman w/ displaced ankle fracture w/ history of wound healing/infection issues/high bp/irregular heartbeat/elevated kidney?

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Treatment options 90y/o f w/displaced ankle fracture? walking poor w/walker prior to fall. history high bp/skin infection/irrreg heartbeat/high kidney

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How long should it take to recover from a bimalleolar ankle fracture after surgery?

A member asked:

I hav a bimalleolar ankle fracture on just twisting my ankle is it accidental or pathological? which test could b done to investigate?

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I broke my ankle a yr & 2 mths ago a bimalleolar ankle fracture. my foot still swells up, constantly tingling & is in pain. why is this still happening they said 6mths to a year i should be back to normal & walking, but i cant even stand for 5 mins?

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Is trimallor ankle fracture physical therapy effective?

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What is the best therapy for a ankle fracture? how soon can i start jogging?

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When can i start weight bearing after bi-malleolar ankle fracture non displaced?

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What is the procedure for compound ankle fracture?

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