Bradenton, FL
A female asked:
Fractured my fibula, got orif surgery, got cast off yesterday, given a boot, doc said its fine to bear weight & walk but i'm struggling is this normal?
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Struggling: Yes, if indeed you just go out of the cast yesterday, then by all means it is ok. Since I am not treating physician, follow his orders or call him of it gets worse.
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Dr. Charles Gordonanswered
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Yes but ...: You have to inform your doc of your level of pain and discomfort and be treated for that too!
867 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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