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Is Cast Advisable For A Broken Ankle?

Hello, My name is Bobbie Standridge, and my son Michael broke his ankle at work falling from a roof i took him to the E.R. and they took X-RAYS. Well the out come was yes a for sure break. We have the cd, and need a cast put on so i am looking for a Doc. to assist him with this. He is 23 years old, his medical coverage is blue cross do you have any suggestions?
Thu, 25 Aug 2016
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I have gone through your query. If fracture is present immobilization is needed to get proper consolidation of fracture. immobilization will be needed for 6 to 8 weeks. If you send the X ray which is taken in two projection it will be more helpful in telling you what type off treatment suits him. If it is stable then casting or Ankle brace will be helpful. If unstable then surgical measures like plates and screws are preferred. You can consult an Orthopaedic surgeon for managing this.

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Is Cast Advisable For A Broken Ankle?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. If fracture is present immobilization is needed to get proper consolidation of fracture. immobilization will be needed for 6 to 8 weeks. If you send the X ray which is taken in two projection it will be more helpful in telling you what type off treatment suits him. If it is stable then casting or Ankle brace will be helpful. If unstable then surgical measures like plates and screws are preferred. You can consult an Orthopaedic surgeon for managing this. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.