A member asked:

So, i have had a small minor crack on the fibula of the left leg. i have put on a cast on jan 3rd just after the incident. when can i remove the cast.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Fehr answered

Fibula: it the break is in the shaft, you should be able to walk on it now. If it is down around the ankle, about 6 wks, but you could use a walking boot after 3 wks.

Dr Kiarash agreed

Answered 2/8/2015

3.3k views

Thank

Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Specializes in Podiatry

After six weeks: you would have to stay in the cast for six weeks to make sure proper healing of fracture

Answered 2/5/2015

3.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

So, i have had a small minor crack on the fibula of the left leg. i have put on a cast on jan 3rd just after the incident. when can i remove the cast.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Fehr answered

Dr Kiarash agreed

Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Non displaced fracture, ankle w/ space in fibula. Cast removed, no boot ordered told to walk. Dr; if gap doesn't close will rebreak and plate. Advice?

A member asked:

Removed my own cast 2 days ago after 4wks.Frac. Ankle off distal tip of r fibula on 8.19.12.Sore & edema. Normal? $$ probs. Getting back to ortho doc.

A member asked:

I am casted for a ankle sprain/and two minor fibula fractures. My foot isn't sore, so does that mean I can play sports as soon as my cast is gone?

A member asked:

10yr son cracked knee.Is in cast(2weeks) but ws put after 10days.He says it pains fr within.Is it normal pain.He walks little at home.Shld he do that?

A member asked:

I broke my fibula a week ago. Since then it has been on cast but i still feel some pain when the leg goes down from the bed. Is this normal?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I removed my own cast about a week ago because it got wet, been walking on my ankle since but more it's swollen and has minor pain. Fibula is it ok?

I broke my fibula, put a cast;after 2 weeks i hsve little pain on the outside of my ankle.. Should I be concerne?when will i be able to walk?

If a cast for a dislocated ankle and broken fibula is removed prematurely and the same ankle brakes again within days, what is the likely outcome?

Fractured my fibula 6 weeks ago, cast removed today and weightbearing is okay but i can't push my knee over my toes is this normal due to swelling?

Re:fibula spiral fracture at ankle: additionally, I have had no pain since break, and walking lightly since cast was put on, question is about a boot?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?