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Medial malleolus fracture
Ankle twisted on 22nd June 2024. Diagnosis - left medial malleolus fracture. Cast given on the same day. Follow up on 2nd July 2024. advice cast shoe to use. Next follow up on July 22nd 2024.
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1) recovery time including rehab
2) how long cast required?
3) type of injury.
4) can I remove cast after 21 days and use splint?
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Chip fracture.
3 week total rest with cast than start walking.
Mostly 4-6 week you will be fine
Yes you can remove cast after 3 week and start walking with support
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Continue cast for 3 weeks then go for ankle brace for 3 more weeks
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