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I'm about two months post-op from a right ankle bimalleolar fracture with screws and plates. what exercises should i be doing now? have walking boot.
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Walking: Bones should be healed by now. As long as the x-ray looks good and pain is minimal it is likely time to start a physical therapy regimen and walking.
Answered 8/19/2013
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