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Should my fibula fracture still be swollen 6 weeks out? i am still on crutches and in an aircast. i am pointing and flexing my foot now per dr orders?

Q: should my fibula fracture still be swollen 6 weeks out? i am still on crutches and in an aircast. i am pointing and flexing my foot now per dr orders?

: Yes still normal to have swelling 6 weeks post fracture if no physical therapy was performed. Contrast bath therapy. Ask doctor when ROM can start , range of motion exercises Weight bearing should be started soon. Follow up need to be taken.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Yes still normal to have swelling 6 weeks post fracture if no physical therapy was performed. Contrast bath therapy. Ask doctor when ROM can start , range of motion exercises Weight bearing should be started soon. Follow up need to be taken.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/17/2023

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A member asked:

Should my fibula fracture still be swollen 6 weeks out? i am still on crutches and in an aircast. i am pointing and flexing my foot now per dr orders?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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