A 24-year-old male asked:
non displaced spiral fracture of fibula and dislocated ankle. 9 screws and a plate. can walk on it relatively pain free 3 weeks post op. bad idea??
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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
45 years experience General Surgery
Sounds like: a big operation for serious injury. Pain free ambulation at 3 weeks is pretty good progress. Because of extent of injury and surgical procedure, it is impossible to give advice here. Ask your ortho surgeon for specific advice.
Answered on Jun 21, 2014
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Dr. Stephen Arbes answered
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Depends: It sounds as though you had quite the accident. Fractured ribs are painful enough, the fracture/dislocation of an ankle can have long rehabilitation ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gregory Harvey answered
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Fibula fracture: Does not sound like the fracture is healed yet. Suggest a boot for protection and get a second opinion.
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A member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered
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May take longer: Obviously you sustained a severe injury to
your ankle.
Once the doctor confirms that the fracture
is healed sufficiently you will be allowed and
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Need more info: Fractures of fibula should not preclude walking provided you have been fitted with the proper cast.
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