Q: Which doctor can I approach for a trimalleolar fracture?
A: An Orthopedician usually treat Trimalleolar fractures.
Q: When should a surgical treatment be done for trimalleolar fracture?
A: A surgery may be recommended only if the fracture is out of place and the ankle is unstable. A surgery may be necessary in some cases where the fracture is not out of place. This will help in reducing the risk of fracture not healing. It will also allow to move the ankle earlier.
Q: What is a Syndesmotic Injury?
A: The syndesmosis joint is positioned between the fibula and tibia. It is held together by the ligaments. A syndesmotic injury appears just to the ligament. It is also known as a high ankle sprain. These kinds of sprains take longer time to heal than normal ankle sprains.
Q: After the surgery, when does physical therapy start?
A: Usually surgeons wait for 2-4 weeks so as to start the physical therapy routine. Initially the patient is treated to reduce swelling and pain. This restores passive motion of the body parts that which is not in the cast.
Q: What is the normal healing time for a trimaleolar fracture?
A: In most cases, people can return to normal activities within 3 to 4 months. But, studies show that people may take up to 2 years for recovery after an ankle fracture. Also, it may take many months to stop limping during walks. Most people return may to driving in 9 to 12 weeks after their injury.
