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How Can ankle Fracture be Treated In An Elderly Person?
I AM 76YRS OLD AND IN JUNE I BROKE 2 BONES IN MY ANKLE. MY SPECIALIST DR. TOLD ME TO USE MY SCOOTER AT FIRST AND NOT TO STEP ON IT AND LATER USE MY WALKER. NOW BOTH MY THIGHS AND DOWN TO MY ANKLES FEEL LIKE SPAGHETTI AND I NO WALK ,AND GO TO THERAPY BUT AM AFRAID I WILL FALL. ALSO USE A CANE SOMETIME BUT REALLY WOBBLE. MY ANKLE DOES NOT HURT AT ALL BUT BOTH ANKLES REALLY GET SWOLLEN AFTER A DAY WHEN I TRY TO WALK . WHAR CAN I DO AFTEROVER 4 MONTHS OF THIS
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
It is better to immobilize the ankle preferably in a brace.
Consult an orthopedician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is better to immobilize the ankle preferably in a brace.
Consult an orthopedician and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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