MMy name is manish.I am 22 years old.In 5 september 2012 I broke my tibia and febula falling from bike.Then I went to a oppration.tibia is treated with im nail with four secrews.but there is non union in my tibia.I met the orthopedic doctor.he told me that theu diynamised the tibia.but my tibia still remains non union.after nine month I met another orthopedic surgion.he advised me go for bone grafting and im nail is remove.in the place of nail he oprated with plate with six secrews.the oppration held 9 july 2013.febula is also cut by the doctor.how much time to heal it properly.there is also swelling and pain in my tibia.can i walk properly again.please give me some suggestion how I get well soon
You will be walking on your feet soon normally but I tell my patients to be patient in case of tibia as blood supply to tibia is very less than compared to other bones that's why tibia heals slowly as compared to other bones. Moreover do consult with your physician regarding infection of your tibia. If it is infected then it may take some more time otherwise with plate and screws you will be advised to start weight-bearing too