Union Total Capsule

Segmental fractures are generally caused due to osteoporosis and or deficiency of vitamin D and calcium, your thyroid and diabetes may be contributing to this condition. Unfortunately this condition cannot be improved with exercise. You will need internal medication, Ayurvedic medicines usually are very effective in such conditions, it may take two to three months to facilitate union of fractures, Your condition seems to be such that needs personal consultation.

Quadriceps exercises- lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain. Core strengthening exercise- straight leg raised with toes turned outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day. Hams stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. Repeat 10 times, twice a day.

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am dr akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. I need to see your latest x rays to understand whether union has occurred or not and what are possible remedies? do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance. Thanks & regards Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena

First you should go for x ray ankle. If it is non union, then it leads to swelling, tenderness,pain, deformity, difficulty in weight bearing. If you are finding this symptoms you should consult your orthopedic doctor. And start physiotherapy it will help to improve your condition.

Non union is when there is no new bone formation or callus at fracture ends on x ray even after 6 months. Although in lower end of fibula it should be even earlier. Clinically there will be abnormal mobility.