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If radiological and clinical exam suggest very minimal healing for lateral malleolus fibula fracture [no plates/pins], should i be walking on it?
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Yes: Use a removable ankle brace while walking full weight bearing.
Answered 11/6/2012
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NO: Your fracture need to be immoblized and if it is slow in healing you probably should not be walking on it.
Answered 1/28/2017
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Minimal walking: The fibula is a non weight bearing bone. That said i would not walk with out the aid of a fracture boot, ankle brace or crutches.
Answered 12/19/2014
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