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Injured ankle thursday told friday i had fractured fibula; very tip small break. dr. said i could start walking on monday but it hurts, should i wait?
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It: Won't do any damage to walk. But it will be painful bc of the break. It is not wt bearing bone so you can walk. But until it heals it will be painful.
Answered 7/14/2018
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