A member asked:

6 weeks post orif in lateral malleolus just had cast off , how long ds it need to gain motion without crutches , can compress physio into short period?

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Not recomended as --: After the fx has healed, you need to strengthen the muscles and regain the range of motion, as otherwise you'll be hurting. You can shorten the pt time from normal 6 to 4 weeks, but most patients don't do well with shorter timeframe. Good luck.

Answered 12/5/2013

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