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What Causes Soreness In Fractured Leg After Walking Without Crutches?
Question: I broke my ankle on December the 7th. a week later had surgery. 9 screws and a plate. I broke my fibula and cracked it. yesterday. I accidentally took three steps without my crutches. it is really swore but not swollen. could I have rebroke it
Brief Answer:
Less likely. Get an X-ray done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The soreness without a swelling in the area is less likely to be due to a fractured bone. But the only way to detect about a fracture is getting an X-ray done.
Avoid weight bearing on the foot till then. If there is a sharp sudden pain on weight bearing then a bone injury is likely.
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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Less likely. Get an X-ray done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The soreness without a swelling in the area is less likely to be due to a fractured bone. But the only way to detect about a fracture is getting an X-ray done.
Avoid weight bearing on the foot till then. If there is a sharp sudden pain on weight bearing then a bone injury is likely.
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
Thanks. That makes me feel better. I go to doctor In five days. I will use ice and no weight bearing until then ( baby it so to speak)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Do keep the leg elevated on two pillows while resting in case there is any swelling. Get an X-ray done as soon as you see your doctor.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Do keep the leg elevated on two pillows while resting in case there is any swelling. Get an X-ray done as soon as you see your doctor.
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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