Post-Surgery Recovery Challenges After Tibia and Fibula Fracture: Seeking Solutions
Postoperative care for tibial and fibular fractures in the lower leg? Hello, last July I suffered a fracture of the tibia and fibula in my lower leg, and underwent fracture reduction and fixation with a locking plate. The doctor recommended purchasing a pneumatic brace, but I hav...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
If you experience any discomfort, it is recommended to consult your primary care physician for evaluation. Subsequent physical therapy can be pursued at the rehabilitation department outpatient clinic. Thank you.[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery Challenges After Tibia and Fibula Fracture: Seeking Solutions
Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Do You Need Bone Graft?
Tibiofibular fracture from a car accident? I have a tibia and fibula fracture from a car accident. The fracture is quite fragmented with a one-centimeter gap, and I have an internal fixation plate installed. Do I need to use bone graft? The doctor said that the X-ray shows that t...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: A comminuted fracture of the lower extremity generally requires three to six months before one can walk without assistive devices, but this varies from person to person. Typically, regular follow-up appointments with X-rays are necessary, during which the physician will ad...[Read More] Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Do You Need Bone Graft?
Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Tibial and fibular fracture Hello, Director Chen! I have a closed tibial and fibular fracture in my lower leg. On December 1st, I had a plate inserted in my tibia, while the fibula had a hairline fracture near the knee and was not completely broken, so the doctor did not perform ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
1. If the fibula has not been treated, can I get out of bed and walk three days after surgery? Will it worsen the condition? Fibular fractures, unless they occur at the ankle, typically do not require fixation. The time to get out of bed after surgery can be quite early, but it i...[Read More] Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Post-Surgery Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Postoperative care for tibia and fibula fractures? Dear Dr. Wang, I was involved in a motorcycle accident on September 17, resulting in a fracture of my right fibula and a crack in my tibia. I underwent internal fixation surgery on the same day. It has been two months since the ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, after an ankle fracture surgery, you should avoid putting weight on it initially, but the joint itself should not have significant issues with movement. However, normal weight-bearing walking will depend on the healing status of the fracture. Applying heat to the joint can...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Post-Surgery Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Postoperative care for tibia and fibula fractures? Hello Dr. Chan: I would like to ask about my situation after the car accident on September 17, where I sustained a tibial fracture and fibular fracture, and underwent internal fixation surgery with steel nails and plates. 1. Wh...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello, since the healing of fractures varies from person to person and the fixation methods differ, please consult the orthopedic surgeon who performed your surgery regarding rehabilitation issues. If there are any concerns with the wound, you should return for follow-up at the c...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Complications
Tibia and fibula fractures Hello Doctor, I had an open, displaced fracture of the middle and lower segments of my tibia and fibula due to a car accident last June, but the bone did not protrude through the skin. I underwent intramedullary nailing for the tibia, and it has been al...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, 1. It is essential to confirm that the fracture has completely healed before considering the removal of internal fixation. If the fracture has not fully healed after three to six months, one side of the locking screw may be removed to promote healing. If it remains unhea...[Read More] Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Complications
Post-Surgery Complications: Managing Infections After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Postoperative care for tibia and fibula fractures? Hello Dr. Chen, three months ago I fell and fractured my tibia and fibula. I had surgery on both sides of my ankle, with two screws inserted on each side. One side is healing well, but the other side's wound has not yet heal...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Find a hospital for a blood test + consult with a surgeon (orthopedic specialist) to determine if there is an infection. If an infection is present, debridement treatment is necessary, as delaying treatment can lead to more severe complications. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Post-Surgery Complications: Managing Infections After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Understanding Foot Pain After Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Next Steps
Plantar pain due to tibial and fibular fractures? Hello Dr. Chen, I sustained fractures of the left tibia and fibula on February 10 (the X-ray only showed the fibula fracture, while the tibia fracture was identified through a CT scan, which was not visible on the X-ray). I subseq...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
I would like to ask if I should consult another orthopedic or rehabilitation specialist to confirm whether my foot pain is indeed plantar fasciitis? It would be advisable to find a physician who performs musculoskeletal ultrasound, as rehabilitation specialists typically do this ...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain After Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Next Steps
Improving Recovery from Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Tips for Pain and Swelling
Left tibiofibular fracture, right calcaneal fracture? Hello Doctor: I had surgery last September and started using a walker in January. Now, when I walk, my foot becomes red (sometimes resembling a bruise), and it also swells and hurts on the sole. What methods can help improve t...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, after a lower limb fracture, prolonged local swelling can lead to poor venous return in the lower extremities. To alleviate swelling and pain, elevating the legs and performing hydrotherapy (alternating hot and cold water immersion), as well as exercising the joints throug...[Read More] Improving Recovery from Tibia and Fibula Fractures: Tips for Pain and Swelling
Recovery Timeline and Long-Term Effects of Open Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Open fractures of the tibia and fibula, and when one can resume walking, as well as the potential for long-term complications? I would like to ask the doctor about my condition. I suffered an open fracture of the left tibia and fibula due to a car accident, and I also underwent a...
Dr. Xie Hongjia Reply:
Mr. Abo: Hello, regarding the issue you raised, it is difficult to determine the severity of the injury based solely on your description, and it is also not possible to predict the healing process accurately. It is recommended that you consult the hospital where the surgery was p...[Read More] Recovery Timeline and Long-Term Effects of Open Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Managing Pain After Tibia and Fibula Fracture: Tips for Recovery
Tibia and fibula fractures I have a mid-distal fibula fracture in my left leg, and it's been eight weeks since the surgery. I can now use crutches to walk, but my injured leg feels more sore than my healthy leg when I walk. I would like to know how to alleviate the soreness ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, it is normal to experience soreness in the affected leg compared to the healthy leg eight weeks post-surgery. Avoid prolonged standing and walking, and elevating the affected leg can help alleviate the soreness.[Read More] Managing Pain After Tibia and Fibula Fracture: Tips for Recovery
Understanding Ankle Fracture Recovery: Managing Numbness and Discomfort
Tibia and fibula fracture I would like to ask if it is normal to feel a tingling or uncomfortable sensation in the sole of my foot six weeks after my tibia and fibula fracture. Additionally, how can I improve this tingling discomfort?
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: You have a tibia and fibula fracture, and you are experiencing numbness in the sole of your foot. Are there any other associated conditions? Additionally, does the numbness occur only when you get out of bed, or does it also happen while lying flat? Is the fracture located...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Fracture Recovery: Managing Numbness and Discomfort
Managing Knee Pain and Stiffness After Tibia-Fibula Fracture Surgery
Knee issues About a month after my left lower leg tibia and fibula fracture surgery, I experience tightness and pain when bending my knee. What can I do to alleviate this sensation?
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
After a fracture, the knee may feel tight when bending. If bending the knee is allowed after the fracture surgery, I recommend frequently performing knee flexion exercises. This will help increase the range of motion in the knee joint and reduce tightness. If you avoid movement d...[Read More] Managing Knee Pain and Stiffness After Tibia-Fibula Fracture Surgery
Post-Surgery Wound Healing Issues After Tibia and Fibula Fracture
Wound dehiscence after surgery? Hello, after my tibia and fibula comminuted fracture surgery on August 31, the doctor mentioned that the wound on my ankle is healing slowly due to the steel plate underneath. For the past month, the doctor has been treating it with burn ointment. ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the wound is not infected, gradually changing the dressings will usually promote the growth of granulation tissue and skin, so it will take some time to heal. If there are any issues, you must return to the original physician for further management.[Read More] Post-Surgery Wound Healing Issues After Tibia and Fibula Fracture
Understanding External Rotation After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial and fibular fractures resulting in external rotation? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident on August 14th, resulting in two fractures each in my tibia and fibula. The tibia was stabilized with a metal rod and two screws, and I did not have a cast. After the surgery, I not...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Originally, there was no outward angulation of the toes, but after surgery, it has changed to an outward position. We need to examine the postoperative X-rays to determine the situation. Moving the foot up and down can promote blood circulation and prevent stiffness and immobilit...[Read More] Understanding External Rotation After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Understanding Bone Spurs After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Fracture of the right calf? Hello Doctor: I had a surgery for a fracture of the tibia and fibula in my right lower leg due to a car accident, and it has been almost two months since then. Two weeks ago, I noticed pain when touching the back of my right heel. After consulting my o...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Heel pain may occur due to prolonged pressure on the heel while lying down or resting the foot on a flat surface, leading to localized tissue inflammation. Typically, heel spurs on the calcaneus cause pain during walking or running. Elevating the calf with a pillow can help preve...[Read More] Understanding Bone Spurs After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Knee Pain After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery: What to Do?
After undergoing intramedullary nailing surgery for tibia and fibula fractures, there is a tearing sensation when applying force to the knee? Hello Doctor: I suffered a tibia and fibula fracture in my right lower leg due to a car accident. On May 9, 2016, I underwent intramedulla...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
The intramedullary nail fixation has been in place for over a year, and the fracture should have healed. If there is any pain or discomfort, you may return for a follow-up appointment to discuss the removal of the nail with your attending physician.[Read More] Knee Pain After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery: What to Do?
Managing Long-Term Swelling After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery
Recovery after tibia and fibula fracture surgery? Hello Doctor: Several years ago, I accidentally fell from a height due to work, resulting in fractures of the tibia and fibula in my left calf. I received treatment at a nearby hospital, where a steel rod was inserted at the injur...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
If the fracture has healed and the bone screws have been removed, it usually indicates that the fracture has fully healed, and there is no need for excessive concern. However, if the ankle has been persistently swollen for over ten years, it is advisable to visit an orthopedic cl...[Read More] Managing Long-Term Swelling After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery
Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures: What to Expect
Tibiofibular fracture Hello Doctor, I had a car accident a month ago that resulted in a closed tibial fracture and a fibular hairline fracture. I underwent surgery to insert a steel rod, and the fibula was not treated and was not put in a cast. I asked my attending physician if I...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Rehabilitation involves moving your knee and ankle joints. The ankle should move up and down to engage the muscles, preventing muscle atrophy. After completing the exercises, if your foot or calf is swollen, you can elevate it. Additionally, it's important to have regular fo...[Read More] Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures: What to Expect
Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fracture Healing Challenges
Issues with healing of tibial and fibular fractures? Hello Doctor, I sustained a closed fracture of the tibia and fibula in the lower third of my right leg on December 18, 2016. I underwent surgery and had an intramedullary nail inserted. During my follow-up appointment on Februa...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
A fracture of the distal one-third of the tibia and fibula may have a slower blood supply and circulation; however, since surgical reduction and fixation have been performed, it should heal properly. As for the ankle being darker red, this is a normal phenomenon associated with w...[Read More] Understanding Tibia and Fibula Fracture Healing Challenges