Broken leg brace

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Avatar f tn cruciate ligament, tore the medial collateral ligament and possibly damaged a meniscus. Am still in a brace locked at 0 - 45 degrees and wondering if I should be starting to try and move it or still keep the brace on? How long does it normally take to get back to 'normal' everday range of movement? Am a female in my early 40's. Thanks!
Avatar f tn After fracture union the avascular body of the talus is protected by using a patellar-tendon bearing brace. Use of this brace is continued till revascularization (blood supply to the talus body develops again) of the talus body occurs. This can take up to 3 to 4 years. I would definatly reccommend that you get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon, and express your concern on the development of AVN.
Avatar f tn I was also looking for some advice on a fractured vertebrae. About 3 months ago, after moving some furniture my lower back was in severe pain. After being put in the hospital and going through numerous mri, ct scans, colonoscopy, and ultrasounds, they discovered I had a fratured vertebrae. (L5). About 6 weeks ago I went to a spine specialist who put me ina brace. He told me it would limit movement and aleviate the pain.
Avatar f tn suffered broken ankle in May 2010. Had surgery with plate and screws to fix. 2 weeks no weight bareing, 8 + weeks in camwalker boot - weight bearing as tolerated. Then moved to right ankle element brace and cane. Have completed 2 sessions of PT. Have chronic pain i ... [More] n foot/ankle with every step I take. Both my foot/leg are still swollen and discolored. Taking pain meds daily. Recently returned to work (4 hours per day sitting).
Avatar f tn It could also be associated with skin infections, uric acid, broken leg, Osteoarthritis and such others. You may try home remedies before considering to visit a doctor.
Avatar n tn I was put in a metacarpal brace for 6 weeks to realign the bones, of which it failed to do. In fact, it hadn't moved since my last x-ray four weeks ago. My pinky finger will not come down all the way to form a fist and is turned slightly inward. My orthopedic doctor simply removed the brace and told me to push down on it for several times a day for the next 4 weeks and then walked away with no other explanation. The hand remains swollen and deformed at the knuckle.
209987 tn?1451935465 i broken my leg now have severe bruising in leg and now in my foot which is badly swollen is this normal after fall
Avatar m tn and screams at night out of dead sleep in leg pain his leg also appears to be bowing out.
Avatar f tn I was playing soccer when i went into a tackle my Body got twisted around but my foot and lower leg stayed still. I felt a massive pain through my knee on the inside of my knee and heard and felt a snap. My team mates imediatly came running over because they said they heard a snap sound to and that it looked nasty when i did it. My coach put ice on it and strapped it up but i can only put a tiny amount of weight on it before my knee collapses.
Avatar f tn it seems to be bothering my back. could also be the leg stretches (with a strap). anyone else having nighttime brace issues? i can see the reasoning behind it, but it is a pain.
Avatar f tn I was just in an auto accident resulting in broken tranverse processes L1, L2, L3, and L4 on the right side. The resident explained that this was rather serious because it was all 4 and that the treating doctor would explain... But the doctor came to my hospital room while I was sleeping and I never did find out what I need to know.
Avatar f tn I even completely ignored docs advice and bought a strap pedal for my bike to cycle as much as possible, caution if try this as if you fall off is an almost certain broken leg/ankle. The long and short of my ramble is that...don't give up hope, there is good and bad stuff online, like all of you I massively researched my injury as i was unsure if I would regain anything. I was advised minimum 18mths if at all for recovery.
358594 tn?1211255129 I know it's only been 2 weeks, but I twisted my left knee, heard a loud pop, then couldn't move my leg without intense pain. Went to the doc., was told nothing was broken, probably a bad sprain. I did R.I.C.E., but it is still swollen & hot to the touch. I have been putting some pressure on it, but the major problem is that 3 months ago, I was in a car accident & had a severe ankle sprain on the right side.
Avatar m tn Because of the atrophy in my leg, I will have to wear a brace for the rest of my life and this brace seems to be the one that gives me the most support. I hope your knee is better and you do not have to wear a brace indefinitely but if you do, I recommend the Donjoy Defiance III. It is a custom fitted brace. Your doctor should be able to help. Best wishes to you and stay positive. You'll be fine...
Avatar n tn I was run over by a car 10 months ago and suffered a broken left fibula in two places and tibula. I was treated for the broken leg and the bones have healed. However, I was never treated or examined for any other possible injuries. Upon getting hit my lower body from the waist down had gone completely numb but feeling returned within a few hours after the accident. I have been suffering from neuropathy in my feet, hands and knees along with phantom muscle and joint pain daily.
Avatar n tn Im still not walking, or putting any pressure on it, and the doctor said that it is healing very slowly.. when i take off my boot brace, my foot is very crooked when it is flat on the ground. the doctor doesnt seem to know what is wrong. he said that the ex-ray looks straight, and everything looks good. it looks like my foot is just flopping over to the side.. i am concered that this will always be like this.. does anyone know if this is normal? please get back.
Avatar f tn Makata, only a doctor can tell you if you need surgery. As I said earlier, recovery usually involves RICE, and it will take as long as your body needs. The pain and swelling will go down. At that time, you might consider physical therapy to help strengthen your leg muscles, and further reduce inflammation. My son had the ACL repair surgery only to blow out his new ACL within a year, again playing football -- he was on a football scholarship. That was about 10 years go.
Avatar f tn It is tight, painful, and discolored. My dr. is not concerned, but this seems excessive. Any thoughts? I am in a plastic shell/brace and a sling, having been trying to ice, and elevation is impossible due to I cannot lift my arm or recline to prop it up.
Avatar f tn Is it o.k. to wear a knee brace that also covers the vaiacose vein in my shin. without the brace I have pain in my knee cap & not sure if any pain is from the varicose vein. it does feel better with the brace on But will it do harm to the varicose vein?
Avatar n tn Crutch got stuck lost balance, I caught myself with repaired leg and bore weight on the leg for about 3-5 seconds before tranfering weight to crutches and other leg. Leg was in brace. No significant pain afterwards and minimal swelling. What are the possible complications for this?
Avatar f tn You will probably need a different type of orthotic with either a higher arch or a support up the medial side of the foot -- sometimes the doctor will suggest a brace such as an Arizona brace (if you have the choice try the orthotic first) Yes, you will need to keep buying better shoes. It does no good to put an orthotic in a cheap shoe. I've had better success with the Brooks Ariel or Addiction Walker than the New Balance 844.
Avatar f tn Hi and welcome to our little MS community, Hmmmmm i'm not at all sure why this particular issue, would seem weird to a neuro in the first place, a neuro treating you for MS and being unaware of how common an MS issue it is and the why's of it, is what i'm finding more weird! There are a few different common reasons for why MSers with mobility issues can trip and or fall........'basically' every muscle in your leg needs to work together so your leg functions normally.
Avatar f tn I know once the swelling goes down I will be able to move it, just wondering if I will heal correctly! I do have it in a finger brace which helps a lot with the pain but I am constantly hitting my hands on things which really hurts! Thank you for taking the time to read this!