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How long until i can dance? i have a minor fracture and i tore a ligament dancing.

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: On which bone you broke and which ligament you tore? More information would be helpful. Most fractures heal in 8 weeks and for high demand athletes such as dancers it can take some time for the foot to regain normal strength in general.

Dr Mathew agreed

Answered 12/20/2014

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