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Suggest Remedy For Chip Bone Fracture In Leg
Hi Doctor, I had a fall from stair on Monday night. went to have x ray done on Tuesday. doctor at that time said bone is fine. just the sprained my ankle. not much pain now. but leg is swollen and bruise. I use ice pad 5 times a day for 20 min. i can walk within the house without the crane. Today doctor called me, said the xray show 2 mild bone chip. he said no need surgery , will heal by itself. My question is: what do you recommend me? to rest my foot most of the time with foot place up with pillow? i have a wedding to attend in 2 days, can i attend it? how much I can walk daily slowly? please help. thank you in advance
Tue, 4 Apr 2023
Hi,
You can walk slowly but do not stress yourself. Listen to your body's signals. If something looks difficult to do then don't do it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
You can walk slowly but do not stress yourself. Listen to your body's signals. If something looks difficult to do then don't do it.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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