Question
Dear doctor, I accidentally fell and injured my leg while shoveling snow in front of my house on November 26th. It has been half a month since then, and although the swelling has mostly subsided, there are still areas that have not improved. I would like to ask approximately how long it will take to recover normal walking? Here is a photo of my leg after applying the ointment.
Answer
Based on your description, I recommend that you go to the hospital to have an X-ray taken to confirm whether there is a fracture. If it is only a soft tissue injury, consider applying ice packs to promote inflammation reduction and blood clot absorption. If there are issues with the bones, the injured limb will need to be immobilized and receive specialized treatment. These are my suggestions for the question “How Long Until Normal Walking After a Leg Injury?” I hope they are helpful to you, and wish you a speedy recovery!