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Can you be 100% after a fibula and tibia brake in 3 weeks and play sports at high momentum is that possible?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not: It would be very unusual to be 100% after only 3 weeks, usually it takes 6 weeks or longer.

Dr Wenzel agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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