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The doctor says the fibola or bone to the ankle from shin is broken and suggested a surgery Does it heal if we don't go for a surgery Or a surgery is necessary.

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Go for Surgery for better outcome ...  Read More

Hello, a few hours ago, I was getting out of my car when the car door slammed onto my shin, now there is a small bump on my shin and hurts when i touch it. I compared it with my other leg and it seems like the bump was abnormal

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It most likely a haematoma- blood clot. If force from door is quite high - there is chance of crack is there. Get X-rays. Apply ice ...  Read More

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My shin bone is paining and swelling when i m running or playing and i have done x-ray their is a hairline mark in a shin bone ..

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1. Are u an athlete - if so this may be due to intense training - reduce ur activity as if now till the fracture heals 2. If you are an amateur as of now rest and once the fracture heals start ur wor ...  Read More

I have a broken bone thats not looking so good even though my doctor said it was fine

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The broken bone could look uneven if the fracture was not stabilized well..that can be commented upon by looking at the x-rays ..or if it limits movement at any particular joint...Sometimes it's the s ...  Read More

I used to have pain in my shin bones every time and I m having this pain for last 6 months. I also feel very tired.

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Wall calf stretch • Stand about two feet away from a wall. Place the ball of your right foot against the wall while your heel remains on the ground. Slowly and gently lean into the wall while keepin ...  Read More

Hey i am from Pakistan. i got a accident one year ago in which my left leg bone broken. know i am not able to walk .

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Dear Respected I have gone through your problems For more clear advice I need to examine you in details along with some investigation like x ray and blood test. Revert back with all these. ...  Read More

Attached is the x ray of my broken bone Could you please let me know if surgery is the only solution for this.

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It is better to have surgery- sometimes fracture moves more. If it not healing in good position- you may loose rotations ...  Read More

While playing football I had a collision with other player. Unfortunately I didn't have the guard on. The location of impact was shin bone. It kind of swollen up and I feel pain while walking. I have had shin bone injuries before but these is worst. I need advice what should I do to heal.

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Consult orthopedic surgeon get evaluated by xray and treated ...  Read More

I'm suffering from bone shin pain during the running or in the football game . Give me wise advice to prevent it..:-

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Hot packs over the painful area Strengthening of your peroneal and dorsiflexsor muscles with stretching of calf muscles around your leg these need to be done in under the guidance of physiotherapist. ...  Read More

About 3 weeks before, when i was sitting on bike , i got hit on shin bone by bike side box..after then there is swelling on my shin bone..right now there is no pain..but swelling is still there..and when i compare my both shin bone, i feel there is some bump/swelling/lump (not sure exactly what) on the leg which got hit that day..now can you please

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Hi i met an accident and my left leg bone was broken i just shared an xray so plz check it out 35 days for today so the doctor wore a cast to my leg and removed yesterday so the doctor said dont walk fast take a support with stand slowly and then leave the stand so my question is am getting a pain im my leg while walking so how many days will i su

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Kindly get xrays of your ankle done as well ...  Read More

Hi doctor my left leg bone was broken and i met a doctor and went for xray so the doctor said pop cast should be placed to your leg so he build me a pop cast before 30 days and i went again hospital for an xray so the result is same as before no change how much time will it take to set in normal stage can u plz answer me doctor and is it a worrying

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U can start walking, your load bearing bone i.e Tibia looks fine ...  Read More

My daughter is 6 years old and her 2 bones in hand has broken.we are consulting in puthur kettu.kindly suggest what to do further.attaching xray for reference.

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Correction plaster required ...  Read More

My mother is 55 years old she broken her hip on 22 April 2024 and her surgery was done on 24 April 2024. She was fine after one month of surgery but after one month she's having severe pain and swelling and pain is not constant it comes and goes. It's been 2& half months of her surgery. I just want to know if her bone is healing and does the d

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Hello. This is not united. Need revision surgery. U can contact me at nimms hospital or me directly. ...  Read More

Hi, I have broken my thumb bone and they have plastered it. But I have been told that the plaster might not be able to heal the bone and they will need to consult a hand specialist to see if a surgery is needed. Can someone please advise if it is necessary to go through surgery for this. What could be the consequences if I decide not to do surgery?

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It will unite in 2 months ...  Read More

How can i recover my shin splints fast ...while continuing my workout ...what type of nutrition i need for recovery of my tendons and bones of shin

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High Protein diet Take some vitamin d and calcium supplements Vitamin b12 supplements will also help ...  Read More

Hi My forearm both bones broken and it's been 2 and half months yet my bones are not healed . Some doctors saying re surgery required and few doctored saying it's take time . I am depressed please do give suggestions . I don't want suffers surgery pain again Thanks in advance

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There is one bone that may require surgery with bone grafting. ...  Read More

I have soft lump near shin bone when i press it it dont feel when i stand it appears like lump what to do

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

Hi, My daughter had a fall/trauma incident over couple of stairs and there were bruises on her nose. We had an Xray done and the radiologist/ENT folks are uncertain if its a broken bone or a forming one since shes still around 3Yrs old and that it would fuse in couple months. Please check and assist.

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Fracture looks undisplaced from the xray Undisplaced fracture will heal on it . If you need a further confirmation., a CT of the nasal bone will help ...  Read More

Hi Doctors- Want to know the condition of bone here. Does this needs to be operated.Please advise here.

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Yes if patient is physically fit for surgery then it’s best managed with surgery ...  Read More

I have a question my father fell down from bike . He broke his collar bone and get quater inches gap in bone. He is 62 years old . How many days it will take to join ?

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Depends on fracture pattern bone union time can be told. Anyway continue collar brace he doesn’t require surgery. ...  Read More

When I running Or jogging 2 km/ 3 km then my shin bone pain becomes more painful in both the legs. So I cannot continue my running. I use hot water & Volini spary to reduce pain but nothing works good. Without pain killer medicine give some suggestion/tips so that I can continue my practice with less pain. Maximum 1 month in my hand for Physica

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Get test for vit b12 and d3 ...  Read More

When I exercise my shin bone pains a lot even in the simplest jumping jacks . What can I do to get rid of it . I don't want to discontinue my exercise routine because of this.

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The front of the ankle could be stiff, or the calf could be tight or the tibio fibula would have lost its inward rotation or it could be a reduced arch of your foot. Hard to put a finger on these caus ...  Read More

Getting Shin bone pain even if I walk or run 2-3 kms. How to prevent and cure the same as it's causing issue in becoming active again. Is it related to some vitamin deficiency or inactive lifestyle?

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Vitamin deficiency, improper technique of exercise. ...  Read More

Hello sir, I have a stress fracture in my shin bone while performing squats and I have completely avoided squatting right now, can I perform exercises like brisk walking at the moment and how much mg of calcium tablets should I consume.

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Share your xray pic . If you can walk comfortably , continue with it . ...  Read More

My shin bone area is hard surface both legs pain is not swelling in my legs in xray is normal please say any kind of treatment

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Give rest and mild painkillers like Zerodol P, as required. If it continues get a xray and basic blood tests. It is advisable to see ur legs clinically before deciding anything. ...  Read More

I had a fall and my wrist is injured. Can anyone please have a look on my x-ray and let me know if the bone is broken?

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Yes it is broken.. slab is broken kindly consult orthopaedic doctor. For further queries Dr sunny chopra ...  Read More

I have severe pain below knee area.. I don't know exactly its muscle or bone.. its difficult to walk..

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It is better you meet an orthopaedic surgeon since as doctors we have limited capabilities on this platform of messaging particularly with a nonspecific history of yours ...  Read More

Due to an accident the femur bone of the patient is damaged just above the knee. Then during the operation the doctors puts a plate to support it. After two months the plate gets loosened . Then what should the patient do at this situation ? I have also posted the X-Ray . The first of one is just after the operation. The second one is of yesterday'

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Revision surgery is only option here ...  Read More

If anyone's femur bone is broken then a doctor puts a plate over there then the plate gets loosened so what should the patient do at the situation

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Please share the X-ray series and proper history to get a proper opinon on treatment ...  Read More

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