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I have a descried fibula and i was wondering how long will it take to hill my d's doctor said i didn't need surgery and gave me a boot with cruches?

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Descried ? : Not sure what your are saying... But if u have a non- displaced distal fibula fracture and your ankle mortise is symmetrical than a cast or boot w/ initial partial weight- bearing is appropriate treatment. Best of Luck!

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

I have a descried fibula and i was wondering how long will it take to hill my d's doctor said i didn't need surgery and gave me a boot with cruches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Trettin answered

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