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I fract my fibula on fri. the sugeon alighned it and secured it with a plate and six screws. can i start cardio earlier to prom blood flow an healing?

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Fx of tibia: Cardio exercises after recent open fixation of a fracture of the fibula should be done in a time frame outlined by your orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 5/3/2018

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