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I had a surgery for tibia and fibula fracture where they inserted a rod with screws into the leg but the screw has broken. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old healthy male. Recently, I was hit by a car and broke my tibia and fibula. I had a procedure where they inserted a rod with screws into the leg and one screw has broken. I would like to know some advise on how to proceed. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Yes, it is the correct treatment. If the surgery is done properly, then you can walk the next day of surgery with crutches. Remove the crutches once the pain reduces, and walk normally, I suggest you do normal activities once the pain reduces...  Read Full »

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