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I broke my fibula and tore my ligaments in my left foot my ligaments are scarred and healing now. im in a boot been 4 weeks got 3 more right?painhigh

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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Take longer: it tke at least six to eight weeks to heal and a longer time for a physical therapy the decision based on the Xray that they are going to take to evaluate the healing so yes you still have another 3-4 weeks to go

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 2/6/2015

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A member asked:

I broke my fibula and tore my ligaments in my left foot my ligaments are scarred and healing now. im in a boot been 4 weeks got 3 more right?painhigh

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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