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Broken my right lower leg broken both tibia and fibula (2) places,one place on tibia. how before bones stops moving around. 5 weeks out now ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Broken leg: By now your bones should have stabilized. See your orthopedist. You may have to have xrays taken and possibly be recasted

Dr Arnoult agreed

Answered 10/13/2014

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A member asked:

Broken my right lower leg broken both tibia and fibula (2) places,one place on tibia. how before bones stops moving around. 5 weeks out now ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Arnoult agreed

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