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How To Align Tibia And Fibula Bones Back After An Injury?
Question: Regarding my son, Age 7 years, please refer the attached X-rays before & after the closed surgery & photo of leg after surgery, It happened in an accident (hit by two wheeler - bike) on 15th XXXXXXX 2014
surgery done by External Fixator on the same day.
Both the bones (Tibia & fibula) are not looks like set perfectly after surgery, please suggest what can be done. He is a Taekwondo (karate) player. Now my worry is to bring back his leg to good condition, so that he can be back in Taekwondo.
surgery done by External Fixator on the same day.
Both the bones (Tibia & fibula) are not looks like set perfectly after surgery, please suggest what can be done. He is a Taekwondo (karate) player. Now my worry is to bring back his leg to good condition, so that he can be back in Taekwondo.
Brief Answer:
He is getting right treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the images and X-rays attached.
There seems to be no external injury to the leg. If there is no external wound on the leg then there is no need to worry. The alignment of both the bones is satisfactory.
This should heal properly within 6 weeks. After the external fixator is removed and the bones show healing radiologically he will be able to walk normally and do all the Taekwondo activities after proper physiotherapy for a few weeks.
Just be careful to avoid any kind of infections near the pins that have been inserted. Go for a regular follow up.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
He is getting right treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the images and X-rays attached.
There seems to be no external injury to the leg. If there is no external wound on the leg then there is no need to worry. The alignment of both the bones is satisfactory.
This should heal properly within 6 weeks. After the external fixator is removed and the bones show healing radiologically he will be able to walk normally and do all the Taekwondo activities after proper physiotherapy for a few weeks.
Just be careful to avoid any kind of infections near the pins that have been inserted. Go for a regular follow up.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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