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I broke my medial malleolus 17 days ago and i m having surgery for screw fix in 5 days, on 30th of may i am going trip@ rome, will i walk normal then?
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Maybe but...: Your bone healing will be well along, but you did more than break the bone. There is ligament damage that will take time. I would plan on packing a good ankle support for your trip, and do proper motion, strengthening and rehab exercises as soon as your doctor allows, but not more than allowed. Too much too soon not good. Take very good athletic walking shoes.
Answered 7/19/2013
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