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Orthopedic Sports Medicine (Expert Forum)
unhealing broken ankle
Answered by
Michael L Gross, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery, Athletic Trauma
Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Hackensack,Westwood - NJ
Questions in the Orthopedic Sports Medicine forum are answered by Michael L. Gross, MD the CEO of Active Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
unhealing broken ankle
by tmt0477, May 27, 2009 02:49PM
My husband broke his ankle in 3 spots and had surgery on 4/24/09. he had a plate put in on one side and 2 screws on the other side. We went back to the doctor today, one month after surgery and he said that it hasn’t begun healing yet. Does this sound normal and is there something we can do to help the healing process? I’m desperate and will try pretty much anything. I’m going to get him some calcium pills, but I didn’t know if there was certain foods that help bones heal and become stronger. If there are any ideas out there, I would really appreciate it!
Doctor's Answer
by Michael L Gross, MD, May 31, 2009 02:49PM
, May 31, 2009 02:49PMTo: tmt0477
Quite honestly, I wouldn't expect complete healing at only 4 weeks either, and after open reduction and internal fixation of a fracture, it is often difficult to setect healing on an xray. If the doctor is worried about healing he may suggest the use of an electrical stimulator, which is worn outside the body during the day and can promote a healing response. As far as taking extra calcium, this may not be safe, and should only be done after checking with your doctor. But most of all, at 4 weeks after surgery, I would not be worried.
Member Comments (1)
by tatiny, Nov 16, 2009 04:11PM
A related discussion, Broken Ankle was started.
