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Suggest Treatment For Fractured Calcaneus Bone

hi i severly fractured my calcaneus bone and destroyed the cartilige on top of it can i claim dla as i really struggle to walk far on it or any other benifits i currently get employment and support allowance i fractured it in january and the specialist said i would get complications with it and would need a bone fusion at a later date thanks tony
Fri, 9 May 2014
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.


You may need x ray or MRI of ankle and foot which can be advised after clinical examination consult your doctor and do required investigation.
If there is severe cartilage damage then cartilage transplant can be done
But success of transplant is not documented in long term study.
Yes fusion remains the option for pain free stable joint.

Some nutrients which are important for recovery after injury include vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients will lead to early recovery.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Fractured Calcaneus Bone

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. You may need x ray or MRI of ankle and foot which can be advised after clinical examination consult your doctor and do required investigation. If there is severe cartilage damage then cartilage transplant can be done But success of transplant is not documented in long term study. Yes fusion remains the option for pain free stable joint. Some nutrients which are important for recovery after injury include vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients will lead to early recovery. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care.