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A member asked:

I fractured my foot on 16th have a splint on it. i been walking on the splint and the pain is getting worse, is it too soon to walk on it w/o crutches?

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See your doctor: There are many different types of fractures of the foot. Some require you to stay off your foot. If the pain is getting worse when you walk on it, I would recommend staying off it, using your crutches, and seeing an Orthopedic surgeon.

Dr Elkhalil agreed

Answered 1/14/2016

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