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Nine Weeks Ago, I Had Surgery On A Trimolleolar Fracture

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Posted on Sat, 24 Aug 2019
Question: Nine weeks ago, I had surgery on a Trimolleolar fracture of my left ankle. I am still unable to put weight on the ankle. I am a 68 year old female in good health; osseous mineralization within normal range.
Does this seem normal to you? I had hoped to be walking a bit by now.
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Answered by Dr. Shyam B. Kale (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
it may be normal....strictly follow orthopedician's advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.

As per your history, I think it may be normal.

Though osseous mineralization is normal, bony healing and recovery is depends upon many factors like severity of injury, site....

Usually after 6 to 8 weeks, cast is removed and advice physiotherapy. It helps in better and fast recovery. So I would suggest you to start and continue physiotherapy as per consulting orthopedician's opinion.

At start, he may advice walking with support/walker. Don't give much pressure on leg, as it may delay healing process. So kindly strictly follow orthopedician's instructions.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Nine Weeks Ago, I Had Surgery On A Trimolleolar Fracture

Brief Answer: it may be normal....strictly follow orthopedician's advice. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your query and here is my advice. As per your history, I think it may be normal. Though osseous mineralization is normal, bony healing and recovery is depends upon many factors like severity of injury, site.... Usually after 6 to 8 weeks, cast is removed and advice physiotherapy. It helps in better and fast recovery. So I would suggest you to start and continue physiotherapy as per consulting orthopedician's opinion. At start, he may advice walking with support/walker. Don't give much pressure on leg, as it may delay healing process. So kindly strictly follow orthopedician's instructions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further...