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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have a 13x3mm fracture of my medial talar head with associated marrow edema.i have been using crutches and a boot (4wks). how much longer? thanks!

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Dr. Peter Ihle
Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience
Talar fractures R-: -serious fractures,as the trauma 2cause them is not limited 2 just the talas, but 2all adjoining structures. Non wt bearing with gentle ROM @ PT is best until all is healed, best ascertained by CT scan. Follow Ur orthopedic surgeon's advice 2 a T.
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