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My medial malleolus fracture was treated 2 weeks ago by surgery and today due to the sliding of crutches i make weight bearing on that leg softly for 1 -2 second . does it can effect on my bone healing process ?
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Please follow the instructions of your orthopedic doctor
Answered 6/30/2021
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