A member asked:

Fractured my lateral malleolus, minimally displaced, doc said no surgery. after howmany weeks can i bear weight? can it stilldisplace after 4/5 weeks?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Progressive weight : Progressive weight bear over 2-3 weeks to full weight by 3-4 weeks . Unlikely to displace at 4-5 weeks unless you incur additional trauma

Answered 11/12/2015

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