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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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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Answered 11/30/2016

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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!

Dr null agreed

Answered 12/1/2016

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A member 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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr null agreed

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