My boyfriend broke his leg 10 weeks ago - his tibia, no surgery etc, because it wasn't misalligned, no complications. He got out of his plaster after 8 weeks, without an x ray and put into an aircast, which he can take off. Whenever he walks anywhere without it, or tries to drive - even a short distance, the swelling goes up and he has to ice it because it's sore. Is this normal when starting to use a bone which has been damaged? He was told to walk on it as much as possible with the casts - he was given a walking cast straight away, and has been off crutches for weeks, drs said walking will help it heal. Could he have re-injured it again for it to be swelling or does his leg just need to get used to being active? Got a consultant appt in 2 weeks, when he should be getting his cast off completely...seems to me like he shouldn't be in this much pain anymore.
2007-01-30 20:11:52 · 1 answers · asked by tilly 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
He should see the doctor sooner than two weeks. Only the doctor can determine if he reinjured it. He should keep the leg elevated as much as possible.
2007-01-30 22:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋