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I am a veterinarian with a distal fibula fracture. i have no desire or ability to be off my feet . is there a reasonable way to stabilize this?
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A cam walker: Boot, you can tabe or strap the area first for more stabilization. Keep in mind you did not expressd the full extent or type of injury. I.e displaced, non displaced etc....
Answered 4/5/2016
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