A 21-year-old male asked:
nov. 17, 13 fractured my tibia, transverse fracture. i didn't need surgery, was in a cast for a month. now i can walk, and be able to do normal activities but no running. why does my ankle hurt?
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
52 years experience Orthodontics
Not unusual: Have you talked to your orthopedist about physical therapy?
Answered on Feb 2, 2014
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Dr. Karen Dantin answered
36 years experience Family Medicine
Check it out: You may have some tight tendons or ankle misalignment issues as possibilities. You may want to considera chiropractic eval by one who does extremeties.
Answered on Feb 2, 2014
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Dr. Ayo Adu answered
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Varies: This varies with different types of fractures. Some tibial shaft fractures heal within 4 months, yet many may take 6 months or longer to heal.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered
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May be you need reh.: Maybe you need rehabilitation. Take Ibuprofen 200 mg 2 tab every 6 hours.
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No: There could be some pain after coming out of immobilization. Depending on how long you are following surgery will depend on how much discomfort you ha ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edward Hellman answered
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Hard to say: It does suggest that you have something " wrong" with your ankle. Perhaps in the same injury in which you injured your knee your ankle was also injur ... Read More
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