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A member asked:
9wks ago i had a spiral fracture and fractured fibula. cast for 3wks and boot for 6wks - no surgery. when will i be able to drive again please?
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Fractured fib: Depends on which leg---and fracture healing by xray and return of foot function by exam.. Hard to press gas pedal or brake with boot on leg, even dangerous. Keep in mind, any car accident might be blamed on the boot, so get release from MD to drive.
Answered 3/26/2019
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