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I broke my fibula (just above theankle) on friday. the surgeon fixed the bone in place with a plate supported by 5 screws. would going to gym and exercising on stationary cycle, orbitrack or rowing machine hamper or speed up the healing process. ?
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Your surgeon: probably has opinions about what activity you should perform after a procedure. The best thing to do is ask your surgeon. Hope this helps!
Answered 5/2/2018
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