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Is Walking Possible After Partial Healing Of Ankle Fracture?
hi i am a 6 foot 270 pound male i fracture my right lateral malleolus doct siad it healed about 75 to 80 percent then stoped healing the bones didnt unite but r right at each other been 4 monthes i can bear full weight would it b possible to walk with this
Tue, 17 Mar 2020
Hello,
You can walk with support and later walk independently. Consult a physiotherapist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
You can walk with support and later walk independently. Consult a physiotherapist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family physician
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