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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Tibia Bone
I was diagnosed with a tibia plateau fracture 8 weeks ago. For the first 4 1/2 weeks of the fracture, I had to work in a dial brace. I quit my job and for the last 3 weeks I have not worked it as much. I ve had to go to er because of swelling and pain. An X-ray doesn t show anything but it still swells and hurts badly if I stay on it longer that 30 mins. Did I re-Injured it or does it just take that long to heal
hello You must consult an orthopedic doctor alongwith fresh x rays of knee and leg for evaluation.If bracing has not helped a review is required maybe percutaneouuuus fixingg of tibial plateau may be required if it has not displaced, or elsee, an open internal fixation after reduction.Swelling and pain indicate healing is incomplete amybe x ray doesnt show any displacement, but union may be delayed and incomplete. Internal fixation will prevent risks for displacement and relieve pain and swelling.For six weeks rest to leg is necessary. Some surgeons prefer to apply plaster cast casing for undisplaced fracture and you may be required to stay in bed for six weeks consult for the options thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Tibia Bone
hello You must consult an orthopedic doctor alongwith fresh x rays of knee and leg for evaluation.If bracing has not helped a review is required maybe percutaneouuuus fixingg of tibial plateau may be required if it has not displaced, or elsee, an open internal fixation after reduction.Swelling and pain indicate healing is incomplete amybe x ray doesnt show any displacement, but union may be delayed and incomplete. Internal fixation will prevent risks for displacement and relieve pain and swelling.For six weeks rest to leg is necessary. Some surgeons prefer to apply plaster cast casing for undisplaced fracture and you may be required to stay in bed for six weeks consult for the options thanks