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Will walking around in the cast shoe delay my healing process whereas crutches could speed it up maybe?
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Depends: on type and severity of injury. Often walking on cast is permitted and encouraged while other times strict non-weight bearing is necessary. Consult with your treating physician.
Answered 11/12/2014
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