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A member asked:
How long before i can start putting full body weight bearing on my ankle after a trimalleolar injury with an orit?
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Ask your Dr.: The details of your fracture and repair are best known by your orthopedic doctor. He should be able to give you the best and most accurate information.
Answered 11/29/2013
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Varies: It depends on how it was fixated. Best to ask your surgeon.
Answered 3/12/2018
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