Will I have 2 get surgery? Is this a serious problem?
Will I be put in a cast? long or short? for how long?
LIFE SUCKS!!!!!!
2007-02-18 14:23:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Wheelchair needed?
2007-02-18 14:29:57 · update #1
There are too many variables to say for certain. The type of break, the size and exact location of the break all play important parts in the decision of what to do.
If it has grown back incorrectly there may be a solution, or there may not, depending on how far the healing process has gone, and what the above circumstances are.
If the healing process is completed (usually 6 to 8 weeks, but could be longer if you are an older adult) then a bone specialist will have to be consulted, x-rays will be taken, from several angles, and they will assess your individual situation from there.
The usual means of correction is to break the bone again, then set it properly, enclose it with a cast, and hope all goes well. In some instances steel screws and/or plates will be needed for support. My son has two stainless steel screws in his ankle.
It does not always go perfectly, but most of the time it does.
2007-02-18 15:03:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on where the break is, the degree of displacement, and how much pain and dysfunction you are having. Often, a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon can use pins, screws or plates and do what is called a ORIF(open reduction internal fixation) and you may be able to bear weight or be in a walking boot. If it is not too displaced an orthotic may provide the relief you need. The important thing is to get to the doctor quick to get started on getting better.
2007-02-18 22:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by S.C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bone will have to be re-set. This could involve breaking the bone again and setting it properly. This is a serious problem especially since it's your ankle - in order to walk properly and to prevent future problems, the bones need to fuse together correctly. You might have to be put in a cast, I don't know for how long though.
2007-02-18 22:27:41 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
life is good. Be glad you were not hurt worse.
Depends- Tib/Fib fx? or just one? Comminuted? displaced?
There is no one blanket answer, but it sounds like they'll likely do surgery, in which case you'll be non-weight bearing on that leg for 6 weeks.
2007-02-18 22:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
re brake it and set it with a cast so it can grow properly you are right life does suck when you make uninformed choices
2007-02-18 22:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by 'lil peanut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they will rebreak it and put it in a cast to heal correctley
2007-02-18 22:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you know what they do with horses..
2007-02-18 23:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋