How Long After Ankle Fracture Can Screws Be Safely Removed?
Removal of metal screws timing In the case of a fibula fracture at the ankle (with only a partial crack and not a complete break), the removal of internal fixation screws typically depends on the healing process and the physician's assessment. If the doctor confirms that the...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is best to remove the internal fixation for an ankle fracture after one year; three months is too early. If removed too soon, the risk of re-fracture is higher, so I advise you to think carefully about this. Additionally, if the internal fi...[Read More] How Long After Ankle Fracture Can Screws Be Safely Removed?
Is It Too Early to Remove Screws Four Months Post-Surgery?
Is it too early to remove the screws four months after surgery? Hello, I was in a car accident in mid-November last year, resulting in a fibula fracture and a tear at the distal end of the deltoid ligament. Although the fibula only had a small transverse fracture, the doctor stil...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fracture has healed and does not affect stability, and there are protruding bone screws, consideration can be given to removing the screws; otherwise, it may lead to skin perforation, which would be problematic.[Read More] Is It Too Early to Remove Screws Four Months Post-Surgery?
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery and X-Ray Timeline
Clavicle fracture Hello doctor, I was in a car accident that resulted in a clavicle fracture, and it has been one month since then (I initially went to your hospital for treatment). Last week on February 17, I had an X-ray to check the condition of the bone. How long should I wai...
Dr. Yang Nanping Reply:
Hello: If a fibula fracture is not treated surgically, it can be stabilized with a figure-eight bandage, which typically requires about three months for healing. Follow-up visits for X-rays should be scheduled every 2-3 weeks. You are welcome to return to our outpatient clinic fo...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery and X-Ray Timeline
Understanding Recovery from Tibia and Fibula Fractures After Surgery
Tibial and fibular fracture of the lower leg? Hello, Doctor Shi: I would like to ask you a few questions. Two months ago, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a fracture of my tibia and fibula. I underwent surgery on the same day to insert a metal rod, which only sta...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: It is common to experience pain at the site where the tibial nail is inserted (below the knee). As for the wound, it requires time for observation; if there is inflammation, redness, swelling, heat, or even pus, medication treatment will be necessary.[Read More] Understanding Recovery from Tibia and Fibula Fractures After Surgery
Recovery Timeline and Rehab Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
How to recover from a tibia-fibula fracture? Due to a car accident, you have sustained simultaneous fractures of the tibia and fibula and have been in a cast for two weeks. When can you expect to recover, and what rehabilitation work should you undertake? What precautions should ...
Dr. Sun Ruisheng Reply:
An eight-year-old child with simultaneous fractures of the tibia and fibula generally requires six weeks of casting after reduction for complete recovery. The prognosis for the child is good, and there is usually no need for specialized rehabilitation. It is advisable to observe ...[Read More] Recovery Timeline and Rehab Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Understanding Slow Healing Fractures: Concerns and Military Exemptions
Fracture Hello, I would like to ask a question for a friend. The bone near the ankle in the lower leg has been fractured (the thinner bone is the one that broke). It has been almost nine months since the incident, and although treatment has been ongoing, half of the bone has stil...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello! The text likely refers to the fibula, right? The general management of fibula fractures indicates that if the fracture is within 5 centimeters of the ankle, complete reduction and stable fixation are required. Whether surgery is necessary depends on the degree of displacem...[Read More] Understanding Slow Healing Fractures: Concerns and Military Exemptions
Understanding Ankle and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Ankle fracture & distal fibula fracture 1. It has been over a month since the injury, and although the cast has been removed and you have started practicing walking with crutches, the foot is still swollen. This swelling is likely due to inflammation and fluid accumulation as...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
This user's question is more complex, as there are different surgical methods for the same fracture, and postoperative rehabilitation is also necessary. The swelling in the leg after surgery is due to poor blood circulation. As for other issues, it is best to visit an outpat...[Read More] Understanding Ankle and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips