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A member asked:
How long before i can walk if i broke my lower tibia and have a hairline fracture about an inch above?
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Depends: We usually monitor the breaks by x-ray watching for bone healing and alignment . Once enough healing is present you can gradually increase the weight on the leg. If you had surgery then that will likely be faster.
Answered 12/18/2018
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Lower tibia fracture: Follow your doctor's instructions as to when you can start weight bearing. If you have not done so, please consult a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon for treatment.
Answered 8/29/2018
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