A member asked:

Hello i broke my ankle 2 weeks ago and it is my understanding that it is a clean break my foot is in a moonboot. yesterday i went to the dr and he said i must walk on it, but that hurt as hel if i do that so my question is, is it normal?

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Ankle fracture: For 2 weeks one should not move the ankle around much or keep the foot dependent for too long at a time in order for swelling to recede. Newer recommendations are that early weight bearing speeds up the bone healing. However if it causes severe discomfort it may mean you sustained a more serious fracture. I hope you're being treated and followed by an orthopedic surgeon. Let him know how painful

Answered 3/7/2020

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