Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Common Concerns and Rehabilitation Tips
Post-operative inquiries regarding tibial fractures? Hello Doctor: I was involved in a car accident on January 24 of this year, resulting in a comminuted fracture of my left knee and lower leg. I subsequently underwent tibial plate surgery (on both sides), with three surgeries in...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. What the doctor said may be correct. 2. It is important to continue rehabilitation to allow for gradual recovery. 3. Improvement may occur gradually due to swelling; performing rehabilitation slowly can help. Taking anti-inflammatory medications may make rehabilitation eas...[Read More] Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Common Concerns and Rehabilitation Tips
Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Addressing Persistent Foot Mobility Issues
Post-operative care for tibial fractures? I suffered a tibial fracture in my lower leg during the last accident, approximately in the middle of the bone. After surgery, I started to move a few days later and noticed that I couldn't dorsiflex my foot or fully place it flat on...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you return to the original surgeon's clinic for a follow-up consultation. Thank you.[Read More] Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Addressing Persistent Foot Mobility Issues
Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Why Can't I Bend My Knee?
After a tibial fracture surgery, the knee cannot be flexed? Hello doctor, I had surgery on October 9, 2021, and the cast was removed on November 9, after which I was fitted with a protective brace (equivalent to a cast). When I removed the brace to clean my leg, I noticed that my...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, fractures around the joints often require fixation with a cast or splint after surgery due to the risk of displacement. However, prolonged immobilization can lead to joint stiffness. Please return for a follow-up appointment to have X-rays taken. If there is evidence of ca...[Read More] Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Why Can't I Bend My Knee?
Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Why Can't I Lift My Big Toe?
After tibial fracture surgery, the big toe cannot be lifted? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you: I was involved in a car accident on March 10 of this year, which resulted in a comminuted fracture of my right tibia. I underwent intramedullary nailing surgery on March 11, durin...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, 1. If the big toe cannot be lifted while the other toes can, the first consideration should be whether there is any damage to the tendons or muscles. If there is tendon damage, it should be addressed promptly. If it is not a muscle or tendon injury, then rehabilitation t...[Read More] Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Why Can't I Lift My Big Toe?