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Fracture in left leg
My mother in law's one of the left leg's metatarsal bone was fractured on March 19th. she got synthetic casting.how long should she be in rest? When should she start giving little pressure and take steps ?
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Kindly share all the xrays of the patient.
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Plaster has be there for at least 6 weeks
She can weight bear now only that's the advantage of synthetic cast
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4-6 week cast is required.. after that gradually she can start walk..
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Dear,
Fracture healing takes about 3 months.
Cast to be continue for 1.5 months.
Partial Weight bearing to be started after 1month.
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
Orthopedist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
the recovery time for a fractured metatarsal bone can vary depending on the severity of the fracture and the individual's healing process. Your mother-in-law's doctor should have provided some guidance on the appropriate rest and recovery period.
Typically, it's important to avoid putting weight on the affected foot until the bone has had a chance to heal. This can take anywhere from six to twelve weeks, depending on the severity of the injury. Your mother-in-law's doctor should provide specific guidance on when she can start applying pressure and taking steps again.
In the meantime, she can use crutches or a walker to help alleviate pressure on the affected foot and make movement more comfortable. And of course, she should be sure to follow any other recommendations provided by her doctor to ensure a speedy recovery.
I hope this information helps, and I wish your mother-in-law a speedy recovery!
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Xray plzzz. Minimum 4 weeks
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Wait for six weeks partial weight bearing with walk stick or walker allowed Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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