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What is expected healing time for displaced fracture lateral mall. ? surgery 5 weeks 4 days on nwb cast from 4 weeks x rays attached

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8-12 weeks: The healing time for this fracture is around 8-12 weeks unless there are complication, I am sorry i could not se the x-ray.

Answered 12/1/2013

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

6-8 wks.: Orif of lateral malleolus in your age group generally results in healing of the bone around 8 wks.Generally, weight -bearing is allowed in a boot or wt.-bearing cast @6 wks.Best of luck.(could not see x-rays).

Answered 12/9/2013

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