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How long does it take to walk normally after ACL and meniscus surgery?
Query: Hi Doctor , Its been exactly 1 month I had gone through ACL and Meniscus surgery on my right knee. Doctor suggested me not to remove my knee braces for 2 weeks , after 2weeks i completely removed braces and started walking . Now i started few exercise on my own. I am walking but not steady walking ... Read Full »
Orthopaedician And Traumatologist
Answer: Hello, I understand that you have undergone Acl and meniscus repair 2 weeks back. Hence we need to put you on graded excercise therapy before allowing you to completely walk normally as before. Your Acl ligament reconstruction shouldn’t be at abnormal stress during the initial 12 weeks , Hen... Read Full »
Please provide a second opinion on the treatment for ankle injury.
Query: Hi doctor, My mother had an ankle injury and she cannot walk. She fell down inside the house while walking and her leg is twisted. We have subsequently taken an x-ray and I have attached the x-ray for your reference. Please help me. Read Full »
Orthopaedician And Traumatologist
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother's x-ray grossly appears to be normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears as a case of ankle sprain. Standard treatment for which is RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) therapy. It is rest the limb as much as possible, apply... Read Full »
Can fibrous cortical defect in tibia be cured?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering mild pain in the middle part of my right leg tibia. An MRI was done and the doctor said that I have fibrous cortical defect. I would like to know is it completely curable. Read Full »
General Practitioner, Orthopaedician And Traumatologist, Spine Health Specialist, Spine Surgeon, Family Physician
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fibrous cortical defect is also called as non-ossifying fibroma. It is a benign tumor. It usually occurs in children and also usually in the tibia bone. Most of the time it regresses on its own and casting is required. But, if the lesion is found to be too long or involvi... Read Full »
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