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Had a surgical repair to my right leg due to a fracture to my tibia and fibula, many screws, 6" plate.what does recovery look like over time?
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6 + weeks: A simple fracture may heal as early as 6 weeks, but more complex fractures of the leg may take many months to heal. Your orthopedic surgeon will take xrays to evaluate healing and is the best person to tell you how long it might take. Typically you are non weight bearing during the early phases of healing.
Answered 7/26/2018
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