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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness In Leg Despite Physical Therapy
Question: Orthopedic
I am diabetic type 2 with ankle surgery Orif 3-9-2015 been weight bearing since 4-3-2015 w crutches gone 5 times theraohy but got infection recently saw my doctor in ER
5-4 since going physical theraphy but my leg is stiff and therapist does electro with massaging warm towels and later massages my legs how long before stiffness goes away and leg is more flexible see my pics attached how it looks today and medication
Putting on leg twice daily. Orthopedic says if he has to clean out wound he would have to twice daily this creme but currently bern anemic since surgery and mild gastritis suffering from
I am diabetic type 2 with ankle surgery Orif 3-9-2015 been weight bearing since 4-3-2015 w crutches gone 5 times theraohy but got infection recently saw my doctor in ER
5-4 since going physical theraphy but my leg is stiff and therapist does electro with massaging warm towels and later massages my legs how long before stiffness goes away and leg is more flexible see my pics attached how it looks today and medication
Putting on leg twice daily. Orthopedic says if he has to clean out wound he would have to twice daily this creme but currently bern anemic since surgery and mild gastritis suffering from
Brief Answer:
It might take 3-4 weeks more.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I can understand your problem. Continue doing physical therapy. It might take 3-4 weeks more to stiffness goes away. Delayed healing is always a problem in diabetic patients. So you should be little bit more patience. Apply the cream as advised by your doctor and do regular exercises of your ankle.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
It might take 3-4 weeks more.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I can understand your problem. Continue doing physical therapy. It might take 3-4 weeks more to stiffness goes away. Delayed healing is always a problem in diabetic patients. So you should be little bit more patience. Apply the cream as advised by your doctor and do regular exercises of your ankle.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Could be due to gall stone or inflammation in pancreas(Pancreatitis).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Shooting pain in the area could be due to gall stone or inflammation in pancreas(Pancreatitis). Ultrasound abdomen will be helpful. I suggest you to consult a gastro surgeon regarding this.
Warm regards.
Could be due to gall stone or inflammation in pancreas(Pancreatitis).
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Shooting pain in the area could be due to gall stone or inflammation in pancreas(Pancreatitis). Ultrasound abdomen will be helpful. I suggest you to consult a gastro surgeon regarding this.
Warm regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks had ultrasound No gallstone at hospital
Brief Answer:
Pain could be due to gastrits that you have.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As there is no gall stone, pain could be due to gastrits that you have. Consult your gastro for further management.
Whishing you speedy recovery.
Warm regards.
Pain could be due to gastrits that you have.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As there is no gall stone, pain could be due to gastrits that you have. Consult your gastro for further management.
Whishing you speedy recovery.
Warm 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
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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