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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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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 11/29/2013

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Varies: It depends on how it was fixated. Best to ask your surgeon.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 3/12/2018

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