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A member asked:
Had orif met. nonunion (21 wks boot). protected wb crutches, vacocast 6 wks. any exercise possible- worried about weight gain 6 mths little exercise.
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Need more info: Unfortunately some questions need to be asked before we can answer. In general if you still have a non Union then non weight bearing is preferable. If the non Union has resolved according to your doctor then increasing your activity is a great idea but only to your comfort level and that of your doctor. If the non Union persists you may require some more aggressive intervention .
Answered 11/8/2015
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