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A member asked:
4 aligned foot fractures (so no surgery). doctor removed the fiberglass cast for the 3rd-week xray, then prescribed the walking boot. is it too early?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Boots are great: In my experience, such fractures seem to have a good bond at 3 wks. Walking boots actually immobilize quite sufficiently. Just don't over do it, as healing is still occurring.
Answered 7/22/2014
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Several factors: Yes or no depending on the bone fractured, the alignment of the bone(displaced or not), the radiographic signs of healing, how much and how long weight bearing.
Answered 7/3/2018
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No: Treating Ortho checked follow up XR and examined you hence is in better position to give sound advice
Answered 5/31/2021
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