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Swelling On Foot And Ankle, Stiff Ankle After Removal Of Cast Due To Broken Tibia Bone. Normal?

hi doc,
I broke my tibia bone last September 30 2013 during running competition, my right leg is subjected to fiber glass cast for 7 weeks. Last Wednesday on my 7th week the cast is removed. I observed swelling on my foot and ankle and with stiffness on my ankle. Is it normal? and if so... what should I do? please advice my with some motion exercises that I may do. Thank you-Mike Asuncion from Philippines
Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

If its 7 weeks after cast removal and your X ray shows complete healing of fracture then there is no need to worry. The swelling and stiffness is normal for you.
Please consult a physiotherapist and learn few exercises that can help. Do not put complete weight on your affected leg.

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Swelling On Foot And Ankle, Stiff Ankle After Removal Of Cast Due To Broken Tibia Bone. Normal?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. If its 7 weeks after cast removal and your X ray shows complete healing of fracture then there is no need to worry. The swelling and stiffness is normal for you. Please consult a physiotherapist and learn few exercises that can help. Do not put complete weight on your affected leg. Hope this helps