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6 weeks into ankle fracture non displaced just got put in walking boot for 2 weeks i wear it all day then use wheel chair at night if i have to get up. can i sleep with a ankle brace and walk to bathroom at night or should u i only walk with boot?
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You should get this information from the orthopedic surgeon treating you. You want to avoid ending up with a chronic ankle joint problem from improper healing of your fracture.
Answered 4/22/2021
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Either way is fine, up to your convenience.
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