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Have Nondisplaced Fracture With Torn Ligament. Wearing Braces And Crutches. Possible To Work?
Hi Doctor, I have a non displaced fracture with torn ligament . I have been off my leg in a brace and crutches for 2 months and have another to go! I see my doctor on 4/7 and he has me off until 4/17. I work on a marble floor and I am on my feet for 8 hours. Is this possible that I will be able to go nback to work ?
Tue, 23 Jul 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
An undisplaced fracture generally heals within 8-10 weeks of appropriate immobilization. And a torn ligament will also heal under the same conditions (provided the tear is of low grade and of less severity).
I personally feel that after 3 months period, you should be able to do attend to your regular work pattern without any issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
An undisplaced fracture generally heals within 8-10 weeks of appropriate immobilization. And a torn ligament will also heal under the same conditions (provided the tear is of low grade and of less severity).
I personally feel that after 3 months period, you should be able to do attend to your regular work pattern without any issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
It will generally take 8-10 weeks for undisplaced fracture tibia and sprain ligament to heal.It will probably take 2-3 weeks more to go back to your work.
Consult your doctor for clinical examination and follow his/her advice.
Hope this will helps you. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for posting your query.
It will generally take 8-10 weeks for undisplaced fracture tibia and sprain ligament to heal.It will probably take 2-3 weeks more to go back to your work.
Consult your doctor for clinical examination and follow his/her advice.
Hope this will helps you. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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