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Is Bone Grafting Advisable For Broken Ankle Joint?
Question: My father met an accident in the month of april
And bone was broken from ankle joint. Doctor operated and fixed Kay wire and after 4 months now he is saying that no recovery and we have to do bone grafting. Kindly suggest what to do
And bone was broken from ankle joint. Doctor operated and fixed Kay wire and after 4 months now he is saying that no recovery and we have to do bone grafting. Kindly suggest what to do
Brief Answer:
Good health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query,
Bone healing depends on mode of fracture,age,bone density and other diseases like diabetes.
You described your father had ankle fracture.
Was it bimalleolar or Trimalleolar Fracture?
Does he have vitamin D deficiency,Diabetes?
What is his age?
If possible upload x-rays.
Your information is not enough to provide you proper suggestion. We need more details.Kindly answer the above questions.
Get back if any query.
Regards,
Dr VSK
Good health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query,
Bone healing depends on mode of fracture,age,bone density and other diseases like diabetes.
You described your father had ankle fracture.
Was it bimalleolar or Trimalleolar Fracture?
Does he have vitamin D deficiency,Diabetes?
What is his age?
If possible upload x-rays.
Your information is not enough to provide you proper suggestion. We need more details.Kindly answer the above questions.
Get back if any query.
Regards,
Dr VSK
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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