I have a bimalleolar fracture in my lower right leg and my surgery is scheduled in two weeks is it safe to wait that long? Also, I've noticed bruising near my knee on my calf, which seems pretty far from the ankle fracture. Should I be worried about that?

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i broke my tibia with a spiral fracture 7 weeks ago and had close reduction 6 weeks back my doctor chose to go with a cast instead of surgery saying it would heal but now after 6 weeks in a cast my xray shows no callus formation at all im really worried this might lead to non union what should i do

ortho opinion is advised to the patient.

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Can extraarticular ligaments like the MPFL and MCL actually heal on their own if they're partially torn or do they always need surgery to get back to normal I'm worried because I heard mixed things about blood flow in these ligaments affecting healing

Partial tears may heal with rest and physio; surgery is needed if instability or chronic pain persists.

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I have a grade 2 meniscus tear in my knee and I'm trying to avoid surgery what are the best treatment options besides physiotherapy that could help me recover

physiotherapy and painkillers to manage your condition

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