my doctor recommended surgery for a medial malleolus fracture but it's already been delayed by a month could this lead to complications or make the healing process harder

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A one-month delay in surgery for a medial malleolus fracture could potentially lead to complications or make the healing process harder, but the extent of the impact depends on the individual case and fracture characteristics. While ideally surgery is recommended within the first few days, a delay of a month might not always be problematic, especially if the fracture is stable and properly aligned. However, delayed surgery for some ankle fractures has been linked to increased risks of infection, poorer clinical outcomes, and more pain

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My husband has been dealing with shoulder pain for two years now because of gym exercises. The MRI shows a small partial thickness tear in the anterior fibers, no full-thickness tear or tendon retraction, and some fluid in the subacromial bursa along with acromioclavicular arthropathy. Can this be treated with medication or will he need surgery?

Partial shoulder tears can often be managed conservatively with rehab‚ÄîMRI review and ortho consult are advised.

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