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A member asked:
Broken right fibula 4 weeks ago, wearing a boot. could i remove the boot to drive or would that cause further damage?
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Not usually...: Typically, a cast boot needs to be worn for at least 6 weeks for complete healing to take place... however that always depends on the clinical and radiographic evidence of healing. Always check with your doc that dispensed the boot to you 1st! Best wishes!
Answered 5/13/2016
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