Question 1

what is the healing time for a lateral malleolus fracture?

Accepted Answer

6-12 weeks: A lateral malleolar fracture in place will take approximately 6 weeks, while the same fracture that may require surgery may take up to 12 weeks to heal.

Question 2

how would an oblique fractured lateral malleolus with extension into the tibiofibular joint minimally displaced be described and most likely treatment?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: There are conservative and surgical options depending on the type and severity of the injury.  Have it evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 3

if radiological and clinical exam suggest very minimal healing for lateral malleolus fibula fracture [no plates/pins], should i be walking on it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Use a removable ankle brace while walking full weight bearing.

Question 4

diagnosed with a displaced bi lateral malleolus fracture. i am currently wearing a fracture boot and doing rice treatment. however, due to being uninsured and without a job i cannot afford surgery. what happens and what do i do with no surgery?

Accepted Answer

: A displaced bimaleolar fracture is quite unlikely to heal well on its own, chronic problems like non-union, arthritis etc. will follow.

Question 5

i met with an accident 20 days back. i got medial malleolus fractured and i am taking natural treatment here. how many days it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Ankle fractures: typically take around 6 weeks to heal if they are in the proper anatomical position for healing to take place.

Question 6

i met with an accident 25 days back. i got medial malleolus fractured and i am taking natural treatment here. but also in x-ray their is no improvment?

Accepted Answer

Patience: I am not sure what natural treatment means but you need to remember that the X-ray results are actually 2 weeks behind what is actually present.  If you are being careful not to injure it again,keeping it elevated to reduce swelling , taking some extra calcium and wearing the splint, if you got one, then you just need a tincture of time to get well.

Question 7

fractured tibia medial malleolus non displaced no surgery, 13wks and no healing on xray. will bearing weight or massage help healing?

Accepted Answer

Bone stimulator: As long as there is no displacement, it may just need a little jump start.  The best way to do achieve this is via a bone stimulator.   A device about the size of an ipod  is strapped to your leg and transmits a current across the fracture site.   Such a charge is actually a physiologic response to bone healing.

Question 8

my medial malleolus fracture was treated 2 weeks ago by surgery and today due to the sliding of crutches i make weight bearing on that leg softly for 1 -2 second . does it can effect on my bone healing process ?

Accepted Answer

: Please follow the instructions of your orthopedic doctor

Question 9

fractured lateral malleolus type b, had operation needed plate and 6 screws. 21 healthy. feels good 0 pain good movement. heal time? when out of cast?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks bone healing: It takes 6 weeks for the fibula bone to heal.  You may be transitioned out of a cast into a protective walking boot much sooner than that. I will routinely allow my patients to begin partial weight bearing in a boot at 3-4 weeks and begin full weight bearing by 6 weeks after surgery. Physical therapy can be initiated during this time period.  It can take 6 months for your ankle to feel normal.

Question 10

what is the treatment for lateral malleolar fracture & what. is the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A lateral malleolar fracture is at the fibula.  Typically fractures take 6-8 weeks to heal but the recuperation is dependent on if the fracture is displaced or not because that will dictate the need for surgery, the extent of immobilization and whether weightbearing is allowed or not.

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What is the healing time for a lateral malleolus fracture?

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How would an oblique fractured lateral malleolus with extension into the tibiofibular joint minimally displaced be described and most likely treatment?

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If radiological and clinical exam suggest very minimal healing for lateral malleolus fibula fracture [no plates/pins], should i be walking on it?

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Diagnosed with a displaced bi lateral malleolus fracture. i am currently wearing a fracture boot and doing rice treatment. however, due to being uninsured and without a job i cannot afford surgery. what happens and what do i do with no surgery?

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I met with an accident 20 days back. i got medial malleolus fractured and i am taking natural treatment here. how many days it take to heal?

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I met with an accident 25 days back. i got medial malleolus fractured and i am taking natural treatment here. but also in x-ray their is no improvment?

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Fractured tibia medial malleolus non displaced no surgery, 13wks and no healing on xray. will bearing weight or massage help healing?

A member asked:

My medial malleolus fracture was treated 2 weeks ago by surgery and today due to the sliding of crutches i make weight bearing on that leg softly for 1 -2 second . does it can effect on my bone healing process ?

A member asked:

Fractured lateral malleolus type b, had operation needed plate and 6 screws. 21 healthy. feels good 0 pain good movement. heal time? when out of cast?

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What is the treatment for lateral malleolar fracture & what. is the recovery time?

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