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Broken tibia fibula operated with intramedullary rod.how long it may take 2 heal to walk?i am 22. will i be able to play football with the rod inside?
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Yes: Just 'rodded ' a broken tibia today... Young men who have fractured tibias which are rodded and 'locked' w/ proximal and distal screws can weight bear fairly quickly, usually w/ in the first week( w/ crutches). Most times the tibia fractures heal in 2-3 months and young adults can return to sports usually @ 3-4 months w/ intramedullary rod in place.Check w/ your ors. Gl!
Answered 11/28/2017
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