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I fractured my ankle 2 weeks ago, i am in a fiberglass cast, when can i start putting weight on it?

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Talk to your doctor: Weight bearing after any foot or ankle fracture depends on many factors. Discuss in detail with your doctor. If the ankle is fractured in more than one place, unstable, have some dislocation component and/or there are concerns about healing, then weight bearing may be delayed for several weeks. Dr l.

Answered 4/3/2014

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Talk to your doctor: Depending on the severity of the fracture will decide if you can put weight on the cast at all or should be using crutches.

Answered 7/25/2012

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