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Effective Treatment For Ankle Fracture

An ankle fracture generally occurs when one or more of the bones in the ankle are broken. This bone fracture may occur while playing any kind of physical sport, during a fall or accidents. <br><br>Ankle fractures happen due to a rotating or a twisting injury. In the worst case, the ankle goes on to sustain a break. These types of fractures need immediate medical attention. <br><br>If you are facing swelling in your foot and having difficulties while walking, you need to seek expert doctors and surgeons. You can call Zenith Injury Relief And Wellness Clinic (972)210-0033, to book an appointment.

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Effective Treatment For Ankle Fracture

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  1. OPERATIVE TREATMENT FOR ANKLE FRACTURES

  2. TODAY'S OUTLINE Topics to discuss WHATISANKLEFRACTURESURGERY? WHYISANKLEFRACTURESURGERYDONE? RISK RECOVERY ZENITH INJURY RELIEF AND WELLNESS CLINIC

  3. WHAT IS ANKLE FRACTURE SURGERY? Anklefractureshappenwithtwistingofthe ankle, falls, caraccidents, orotherinjury. One, two, orallthreemalleolicanbe broken. Anklefracturescanbedisplaced (outofplace) ornon-displaced. Symptoms ofananklefractureincludepainespecially withweightbearing, swelling, bruising, and problemswithanklemotion. X-rayshelp determineiftreatmentfromafootand ankleorthopaedicsurgeonisneeded. ZENITH INJURY RELIEF AND WELLNESS CLINIC

  4. WHY IS ANKLE FRACTURE SURGERY DONE? Anklefracturesurgerymayberequiredwhenever youranklebonesareunstable, temporary, orin poorshape. Insomecases, thebonesoftheankle protrudeoutsidetheskinofthefoot, whichis calledanopenanklefracture, whichrequiresAnkle FractureSurgery. Aftersurgery, theanklebonesin yourfootshouldbedevelopingandfillingthegaps inagoodshape. Ifthebonefillingisinthewrongpositionafterthis surgery, youmayhavemoreseriousankleproblems inthefuture. ZENITH INJURY RELIEF AND WELLNESS CLINIC

  5. RISK Afteranklefracturesurgery, problemswithankle jointstiffness, weakness, andarthriticpaincanbe seen. However, suchrisksmaybemorelikely dependingontheindividual'smedicalconditions, medications, andlifestyle. Inaddition, conditions suchasdiabetes, steroiduse, andsmokingcan alsoincreasetheriskafteranklefracturesurgery. ZENITH INJURY RELIEF AND WELLNESS CLINIC

  6. RECOVERY Youmaybeabletogohomeonetothreedaysaftertheanklefracture surgeryprocedureiscomplete. Forthefirstonetotwoweeks, you shouldavoidwalkinguntiltheswellinginyourfoothassubsided. Youranklewillbeplacedinaplastermolduntilyourbonesheal, which cantakeatleastsixweeks. Youwillbeabletodoyournormalactivities onlyafewmonthsafterthesurgery. Also, exerciseshouldbedoneregularly, sothatyoucanstartdoingyour normalactivitiesassoonaspossible. Beforestartingexercise, besureto consultwithyourhealthcareteamoryourdoctor. ZENITH INJURY RELIEF AND WELLNESS CLINIC

  7. CONTACT US ADDRESS 800ForestOaksLaneSuite B Hurst, TX76053 PHONE (972)210-0033 EMAIL info@zenithdfw.com

  8. ZENITHisanInjuryRelief & WellnessClinicthathasTHEexpertsonstaff. Wefocuson gettingtotherootcauseofyourproblemsthroughadetailedphysicalexamand properdiagnostictesting. Weofferfunctionalmedicine, chiropracticcare, rehabilitation, nutrition & exercisetomaximizeyourhumanpotential. Onaverageour patientsgetoutofpain, offtheirmedications & losebetween20-30+ lbs! Our programmingistailoredandspecifictoyourneedsandgoals. Thebestpartisthatwe arein-networkprovidersandmostofourservicesarecoveredundermedicalinsurance. Wealsohavethebestinclassmembershipplans & packagesforthosewithout insurance!

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