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Fallen From stairs got fracture in the ankel joint of both legs.
Please look in the xray report and suggest
Doctor done plaster temporary for 7 days after that saying to have permanent plaster for 40 more days
Please suggest
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Get CT for both foot.
Continue plaster for 3-4 wks
Limb Elevation
take medicines
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-BK plaster cast for 3-4 wks.
-Keep the limbs elevated on pillow at night.
Review there after.
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Looks like calcaneum fracture due to fall from height, getting a CT scan with 3d reconstruction is important to assess the anatomy to fracture and decide future course of action. You can have a consultation for more details.
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He is having B/L Calcaneal fracture which is displaced and minimally displaced B/L medial malleolus fracture, take CT as other doctors suggested and it's better to go for screw fixation or k-wire fixation
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Need to examine clinically.
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If possible get a CT scan with 3D recon for ankle joint B/L
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
6 weeks plaster is needed for heel fractures
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes, plaster is required
Follow your doctor advice
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
Orthopedist
5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Hello sir
Bilateral calcaneal fractures( heel bone)
Next Steps
CT bilateral ankle with 3D reconstruction to rule out joint depression and need for surgery or not
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Limb elevation over two pillows
Non weight bearing
Active toe movements
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