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What indicators on the x-ray signify that an ankle is ready to be weight-bearing after an orif for a trimalleolar ankle fracture? (no gaps, etc)
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Signs for healing: On xray the fracture site will appear healed in 3 different views... meaning new bone growth is seen overlying the fracture site... and yes no gaps present!
Answered 2/8/2017
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