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What to do if i fell and put all my weight on my non-weight bearing leg. i have a tibia/fibula fracture.?
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See your Orthopod: who has been treating you for your FX and let him examine you and get a XRs on your leg/ankle. Do what he tells you. Good luck.
Answered 11/29/2014
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