Question 1

what causes pain in my medial malleolus?

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See a doctor: Medial malleolus could be as a result of trauma or possible bony abnormality. Need to see a doctor for further evaluation including x-rays.

Question 2

what is normally done for a broken medial malleolus?

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Cast -Surgeryankle: It depends on how severe the fractue is and if it is displaced. It could be treated in a cast if it is a minor fracure or it could require surgery with open reduction and the use of plates and screws to fixate the fracture if it is a more complex fractuer.

Question 3

how long does it take to recover from surgery due to a broken medial malleolus?

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This depends.....: This depends on the severity of the injury not just to the bone but also to the soft tissues and   associated joint.  After bone healing has occured you may still have some joint swelling and pain.   Return to full activity may take a number of months.

Question 4

what is bilateral focal involvement of the lateral plantar motor nerves at or distal to the superior border of the medial malleolus bilaterally?

Accepted Answer

The nerves: That control the muscles on the bottom of your feet have something wrong with them at locations at your ankle and below on both legs

Question 5

is it possible to walk on a medial malleolus fracture?

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I would not advice: The fracture may be treated with a short leg cast or a removable brace. Usually, you need to avoid putting weight on your leg for approximately 6 weeks.

You will need to see your physician regularly for repeat x-rays to make sure the fracture does not change in position.

Question 6

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 7

4 month old closed displaced medial malleolus o right tibia currently non union misdiagnosed initially should i still be weight bearing which is painf?

Accepted Answer

Depends on fracture: Typically non-unions are treated surgically. The hard bone is removed and a screw  or plate is applied across the fracture. Alternatively this could be treated with bone stimulation devices over 3 months along with non weightbearing

Question 8

i recently fractured my medial malleolus i think it is. i got two screw three weeks ago. what is recovery time? im 19 im supposed to be using just one crutch it feels weird and im very nervous..any tips for that?

Accepted Answer

Nothing to worry: You already have successful surgery , reconfirm with your surgeon how much weight bearing is allowed , and wait for the  ' D '  day  for full activity , and get rid of all contraptions .

Question 9

my tibialis posterior tendon has come out of its groove behind the medial malleolus is this even possible?

Accepted Answer

Very difficult: There would have to be a very shallow groove or a very forceful injury.

Question 10

will i ever run again? have a closed displaced medial malleolus o right tibia, currently non-union 4 months in. doc approves weight bearing (painful)

Accepted Answer

Fix it.: If you have a displaced medial malleolar fracture that has not healed (in part likely because it is displaced).  You might want to consider having fixed with the very real likelihood if returning to full activity by 8-12 weeks.  At 22, you are too young to not have it corrected and to have to live with any long term restrictions.

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What is bilateral focal involvement of the lateral plantar motor nerves at or distal to the superior border of the medial malleolus bilaterally?

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Is it possible to walk on a medial malleolus fracture?

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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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4 month old closed displaced medial malleolus o right tibia currently non union misdiagnosed initially should i still be weight bearing which is painf?

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I recently fractured my medial malleolus i think it is. i got two screw three weeks ago. what is recovery time? im 19 im supposed to be using just one crutch it feels weird and im very nervous..any tips for that?

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My tibialis posterior tendon has come out of its groove behind the medial malleolus is this even possible?

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Will i ever run again? have a closed displaced medial malleolus o right tibia, currently non-union 4 months in. doc approves weight bearing (painful)

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