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Does Synvisc Injection Help In Decreasing The Pain In The Knee?
Question: I fractured my tibia XXXXXXX fibula 12 weeks ago. Dr put in rod and screws. I also need total knee replacement on other leg. How long should I wait to have total knee replacement after fractures on other leg? Should I get the rod and screws removed? How long will it take for fractures to heal ?
Brief Answer:
3-6 months after leg surgery plan for knee replacement.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In case of fractured tibia and fibula it takes 3 to 6 months for complete healing even after an internal fixation with nail and screws. An X-ray of the fractured leg after 3 months will help in detecting the callus formation. The rod and screws do not need to be removed.
You can plan for the knee replacement after proper healing of the leg so that you can bear weight after the surgery. Do take calcium and vitamin D3 supplements for an early healing.
Adding glucoamine supplements can help in reducing the pain in the arthritic knee till then.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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3-6 months after leg surgery plan for knee replacement.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In case of fractured tibia and fibula it takes 3 to 6 months for complete healing even after an internal fixation with nail and screws. An X-ray of the fractured leg after 3 months will help in detecting the callus formation. The rod and screws do not need to be removed.
You can plan for the knee replacement after proper healing of the leg so that you can bear weight after the surgery. Do take calcium and vitamin D3 supplements for an early healing.
Adding glucoamine supplements can help in reducing the pain in the arthritic knee till then.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would it help to have synvisc injection before total knee replacement while I wait for fractures to heal? Thanks XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Yes. It will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. Taking Synvisc injection will help in decreasing the pain in the knee due to osteoarthritis. You can also get supplements like glucosamine or chondroitin prescribed.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes. It will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. Taking Synvisc injection will help in decreasing the pain in the knee due to osteoarthritis. You can also get supplements like glucosamine or chondroitin prescribed.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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