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Broke ankle thru. 2plates, 14 screws. 13 days cast and stitches removed. sent home in tensor bandage. is that normal?
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Fx Ankle: I put my patients in a posterior slint to allow for swelling then a cast.
Answered 5/16/2013
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Post op course: Different doctors have different postoperative protocols. Follow your physicians instructions as directed.
Answered 5/17/2013
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Ankle fracture: Usually for an operated fractured ankle, there needs to be outside stability as well as internal stability around the fracture. This means a splint/cast until fracture healing is deemed satisfactory. It is different for all patients. If your physician felt your ankle fracture has healed satisfactorily enough, then it may be "normal". Please post more details if questions. Hope i helped!
Answered 12/13/2019
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