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Fractured tibia 11/17/13, transverse fractured. started walking on my own 12/25. i visit the doctor and he told me that it has good grip ad i should start running on it. soccer soon? x-ray in profile

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask your doctor: The person to ask is your treating doctor. Please call your doctor and ask about the prognosis. Good luck.

Answered 2/3/2014

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tibia: Usually after about 6 weeks if the x-ray looks good. Start slow at first.

Answered 2/3/2014

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A member asked:

Fractured tibia 11/17/13, transverse fractured. started walking on my own 12/25. i visit the doctor and he told me that it has good grip ad i should start running on it. soccer soon? x-ray in profile

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

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