What is the best treatment for broken femur? Health Consultation Description: Doctors says my 2 year old son has a spiralled dislocated fracture, and told us that they would do skin traction method to align the broken bones. However my son is unable to keep still, and the bones do not seem to be in line in the x-rays. It has been exactly 2 weeks today and there has been no progress. I am extremely worried and do not know if his leg is going to be ok or not. I understand from my web research that spica casting should have been done, but doctors told me they dont do it in my country.

How long does a fractured finger take to heal? Health Consultation Description: I fell 1 1/2 months ago and injured my middle finger by jamming it into a stone step. Initially within 24 hours it swelled to the point that my skin felt like it was burning, I iced it and toke NSAIDS. I am now for the past 2 1/2 weeks wearing a splint 24/7 on my finger. How long should I expect for it to heal?

Why do I still have ankle pain after the ankle operation? Health Consultation Description: 5 years ago i started getting really bad pains in my ankle it was due to two bones fusing together on the outside bend of my ankle on my left foot, my mum thought i was fine until i kept on getting refereed to other doctors, it took them about a year to find the problem and organize the operation. the doctor said i have a 25% chance the problem could return, lately i have stopped doing gymnastics as the pain has returned. My mum thinks my ankle is just weak and i need to wear a ankle support more, I've been doing that for about a month and i'm still getting the pains, what should i do, but also do you think it could be the same problem?

Can you give me advice for my ankle pain? Health Consultation Description: Ok I am only 10 and a girl and we did sports day I won it but a day after that I got bad ankle I went to the doctor to do physio but it still I am sad cuz a few year later I got it still please help.

Ankle pain, what is wrong with my ankle or foot? Health Consultation Description: My left ankle started hurting about a week ago. No visible symptoms. A little faded bruising is all. Started hurting first on the outer ankle and outer side of foot closer to the ankle. Spread to the inner side of my ankle parallel to the pain on the outer side. Then the pain spread to the entire outer side of my foot and pinky toe. Now the pain has officially spread to my arch too. The pain isn't constant but it is become more and more constant each day. What is wrong with it? Is it tendonitit, a hairline fracture, a sprain, or something else? PLEASE answer.Oh and Im getting an ankle brace in 3 days cause I run cross country and it really hurts during practices.

Do I have a avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal? Health Consultation Description: I fell about 2 weeks ago. Im 15. The pain started on the outer side of my ankle then spread to the inner side of my ankle and then moved to the outer side of my foot. It hurt at the arch for a while but that went away. My dad got me an ankle brace and my ankle feels better but the side of my foot is still killing me. It doesn't help that I have been going to cross practices for 2 weeks with it hurting like this. Gets worse each day. I have been putting it in an ice bucket and using a heat pad but nothing is getting better. Do you think I have a jones or avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal?

Ankle injury questions and answers Health Consultation Description: I don't know if i twisted my ankle but my ankle really hurts. I was sitting on the matt and trying to pick up my things. I put them where they belong and then when i sit back with my legs crossed , my ankle quickly starting to hurt so bad. I don't know if i twisted it , but it still hurts. Its not red or anything its just hurting inside... Please help

What is the best treatment for swollen ankle? Health Consultation Description: I got hit with a helmet in football on my ankle & it got swollen & now it's yellow & a little swoll?

What is the reason my ankle still hurts standing on that foot? Health Consultation Description: it is the inside of my ankle (medial malleolus) and I can still walk with little pain but is it fractured or what?

Any exercise help to improve injured foot? Health Consultation Description: I work most of the time, so have less privilege to visit gym. Suggest me some exercise that can practiced anywhere and everywhere.