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Hi i have a comminuted fracture of my right medial malleolus. it was misdiagnosed initially as a sprain, after walkin on it for 4 months with no pain inprovement i decided to get a second opinion and x-ray confirming it was indeed fractured. my doctor say

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Delayed union: This is called a delayed union as it is now 4 months and you still have a radiographic fracture. You will need an orthopedic surgeon because if it doesn't heal with rest and immobilization, you may need surgery or nonsurgical methods to correct a nonunion.

Answered 1/18/2016

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