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For Bilateral Stress Fractures Of Tibias, Can Bandages Be Wrapped While Resting?

I have bilateral stress fractures on my lower tibias. I have a cam walker and crutches, but stay off my feet most of the day. Is it okay to wrap my ankles with ACE bandages while they are resting? Or should I let them air out and let them be natural?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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After going through your query I concluded that you are having bilateral stress fractures on my lower tibia. Treatment of it is rest to legs and not bearing weight till it heals. Analgesic such as ibuprofen can be given for pain relief. Calcium supplements can be taken. I think during resting period applying ACE bandages are useless.It has no advantage.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.
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For Bilateral Stress Fractures Of Tibias, Can Bandages Be Wrapped While Resting?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you are having bilateral stress fractures on my lower tibia. Treatment of it is rest to legs and not bearing weight till it heals. Analgesic such as ibuprofen can be given for pain relief. Calcium supplements can be taken. I think during resting period applying ACE bandages are useless.It has no advantage.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don t hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.