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I broke my tibia and fibula playing soccer 4 months ago, my doctor said that i should be able to run pain free by now, but when i try to run, i experience severe pain. is it normal for me to be experiencing severe pain in my leg 4 months after?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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NO!: it's time to return to your treating Orthopedist! A Pain Specialist may be your next step...no PUN intended! BTW I am assuming that you have no "hardware" in your leg...if hardware was necessary this may explain your continued discomfort!!! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 11/28/2018

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A member asked:

I broke my tibia and fibula playing soccer 4 months ago, my doctor said that i should be able to run pain free by now, but when i try to run, i experience severe pain. is it normal for me to be experiencing severe pain in my leg 4 months after?

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