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I have a 4 mnth old non union malleoulus fracture which was misdiagnosed initially causes me constant pain, should i still walk on it as doctor said?
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Non union: Non Union malleolar fracture which has pain with weight bearing can indicate that it is not healing. Some type of support and use of a cane is necessary as well as frequent follow up xrays.
Answered 2/6/2016
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