it would be below the knee. As it turns out , the Dr. insisted on giving me one at mid thigh level. Is this typical? He also said that I probably won't be bearing weight for 6 weeks.
2007-03-19 06:52:18 · 8 answers · asked by a q 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It was pretty dislocated also, but I knew several people who did that when I used to play sports, and they all had casts below the knee, or even just those moon boot splint things.
2007-03-19 06:56:49 · update #1
Mistress: Thanks. All good answers, but yours will probably be the best. The doc didn't even offer surgery as an option. I'll mention it to him, and if he won't go with it, I'll find another doc.
2007-03-19 07:01:55 · update #2
Nickname: I went to the ER, but the MD who was there looked at it.
2007-03-19 12:24:07 · update #3
Also, the angle at which he put my knee pretty much guarantees no walking even if I wanted to try.
2007-03-19 12:26:25 · update #4
When I broke my ankle in two places, my options were these:
I could NOT have surgery, have a thigh-high cast for approx. 6 months and just hope it heals correctly, or
I could HAVE surgery, and wear a knee-high cast for about 3 months (6 weeks of that non-weight bearing).
Good luck to you..it was a pretty tough ordeal for me. (I chose the surgery)
2007-03-19 06:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's common to immobilize the joint above and below the injury. so, this would mean your knee also! Did you go to an orthopedist, or primary care? A fracture that involves 2 breaks should normally be treated by a specialist! Heal well!
I know the ED doc looked at it, but I mean for followup care. They refer you back to your doc, or a specialist. Then they at that time might discuss options. They always splint your joints in a non-straght postion, Or almost always. They would never splint you straight kneed. I work in a ER!
2007-03-19 09:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I broke my foot and had a full cast up to my knee to six weeks. It was due to the location of the break (weight bearing). Needless to say I was disappointed; I thought for sure I would only have to wear one of those moon boots or an aircast - the break was pretty small too. Nope. So it's probably due at least in part to the location of the breaks, and the need to keep everything in place/stable for proper healing.
2007-03-19 07:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Maudie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason they put the cast above your knee is to immobilize the tendons and ligaments that run down your leg to your ankle. I know it's uncomfortable (gently put). Stay off of it, don't put any weight on it, it's difficult, but the better care you take, the sooner you'll be out of the cast. Get a lot of movies to watch, books, and whatever hobby you like to occupy yourself, it gets boring when you're immobile. Take care, so sorry about your injury.
2007-03-19 07:03:10 · answer #4 · answered by leslie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really need to see someone other than the ER doctor. Surgery is pretty standard for this kind of injury, and it should cut down on your recovery time and degree of mobility impairment considerably. In fact, I'm surprised that they didn't mention it at the ER. Are you uninsured, perchance?
2007-03-20 01:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, bless your heart! Yep, I broke my ankle in 2 places and wore a cast to my thigh for 2 1/2 months! It wouldn't heal because I wouldn't stay off of it! Follow your Dr.s instructions and you'll be fine!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
2007-03-19 06:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For an ankle, that's pretty standard, don't try to rush the healing or you will have problems forever.
2007-03-19 06:56:33 · answer #7 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like good advice he gave you! there are many other bones involved, and he wants to take no chances!
2007-03-19 06:56:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋