Question 1

is it normal for foot to turn red after a surgery for a broken leg and ankle?

Accepted Answer

Redness: Can be an infection. Don't take chances! see your doc.

Question 2

i had surgery on my 2012 for a broken leg and now i have pain i need a cane?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.  It may or may not be related to the earlier injury. It would be prudent to see a doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 3

broken leg open fracture --what is the best surgery?

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The best: Surgery is up to the surgeon. If you are happy with the dr. Go with his judgement and expert opinion.

Question 4

how long will my foot be swollen after broken leg surgery?

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Weeks: Elevate your foot above the level of your heart for as many hours a day as possible. Swelling is common after surgery. Follow up with your surgeon as scheduled and let them know if things get worse instead of better.

Question 5

broke leg 2 months ago had orif surgery. normal period 2 weeks later. unprotected sex 11.15, period due 11.20. currently 5 days late, is the cause broken leg and my body is stressed? only other time late was coming off contraception.

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Some thoughts...: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an major illness or injury, traveling, medications, hormonal imbalances, etc…  Seeing a doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome. Pregnancy is the common cause of a missed period, if sexually active.

Question 6

how long before i go back to work after a broken leg?

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Could be months: Of course depends on the job and on the level of the fracture, but usually able to walk without a cast or crutch by 6 weeks for minor fractures and it may be 4-5 months for a tibial fracture walking without a cast or crutch..

Question 7

2 years post op fusion l3-l4 diagnosed with seroma been in pain the whole time after surgery is this something serious back, hip, leg pain. how treated?

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See your surgeon : For something this serious, please contact your treating surgeon.  If you no longer see than surgeon, ask your pcp for spine or ortho spine surgeon.

Question 8

discectomy l4 l5 three months ago. i had almost no leg pain after surgery. last week severe pain came back down my leg could this be nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent herniation: One of the primary possibilities is a recurrent disc herniation, which occurs in about 10 - 15% of patients.  Alternatively, there may be scar tissue developing at the surgical site, or you may have a disc herniation at a different level.  See your physician if symptoms persist.

Question 9

what it the best way to treat peripheral nerve damage. i am suffering from ankle plantar flexion in right foot,limping and walking,how to improve this? i had a lumbar microdiscetomy 2 months back and after surgery having numbness and leg weakness?

Accepted Answer

: Check with your surgeon . If no permanent damage then with PT this can gradually recover. You might also need special foot wear. Good luck

Question 10

elderly man in rcfe fractures patella requiring surgery.  after surgery will he go back to the residential facility or be put in an interim facility?

Accepted Answer

Many variables: Was he ambulatory prior to fracture? Intact mental status or dementia? Good candidate for (inpatient) rehabilitation? Any other complication factors? Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist &amp; Family Doc can discuss best option for him.

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How long before I can go back to work after surgery for a broken leg

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Is it normal for foot to turn red after a surgery for a broken leg and ankle?

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I had surgery on my 2012 for a broken leg and now i have pain i need a cane?

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Broken leg open fracture --what is the best surgery?

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How long will my foot be swollen after broken leg surgery?

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Broke leg 2 months ago had orif surgery. normal period 2 weeks later. unprotected sex 11.15, period due 11.20. currently 5 days late, is the cause broken leg and my body is stressed? only other time late was coming off contraception.

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How long before i go back to work after a broken leg?

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2 years post op fusion l3-l4 diagnosed with seroma been in pain the whole time after surgery is this something serious back, hip, leg pain. how treated?

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Discectomy l4 l5 three months ago. i had almost no leg pain after surgery. last week severe pain came back down my leg could this be nerve damage?

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What it the best way to treat peripheral nerve damage. i am suffering from ankle plantar flexion in right foot,limping and walking,how to improve this? i had a lumbar microdiscetomy 2 months back and after surgery having numbness and leg weakness?

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Elderly man in rcfe fractures patella requiring surgery. after surgery will he go back to the residential facility or be put in an interim facility?

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