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Fractured fibula 9 weeks ago (no surgery) am walkng with slight limp at end day my ankle gets a little swolen, in a week i have to run 1 1/2 mile with ankle brace, is there much risk of refracture or anything at the 10 week point, , is it feasible?
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YES: In the usual course of events, bone heals around six weeks. But not always. Pain/swelling could indicate non-healed fx. Contrary to what some say, the fibula is indeed a WB bone. Chance of re-fracture-yes.
Answered 8/18/2016
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