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Can i walk on tiptoe with a broken ankle?
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If hurts=NO: Pain is a sign that there is a problem. A "broken" ankle initially requires casting or bracing with altered weight bearing (crutches). As the fracture become more stable due to healing you can place more weight on it . Toe touch walking in the first step in progress weight bearing as tolerated.
Answered 11/28/2013
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No: You are risking more injury.
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