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Why am i still having difficulty bearing weight on ankle without cam walker? simple fibula fracture with sprain.

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Tendon damage: Altho the tibial fracture may be completely healed, sprained and torn tendons may take a lot longer to heal up. Suggest re-examination by ortho, or a short course of physical therapy to treat for disuse and conditioning.

Answered 10/2/2018

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I sprained my ankle 9 weeks ago. Still can't walk on it. I have an small OCD of the talus. Should I be in a cam walker and non weight bearing?

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