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Will i ever be a 100% after broken tibia and fibula with rod and screws?
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Sorry. You may be 90 or 95%, but 100%? Nah. On the other hand, compared to when you were 20, at age 52 you’ve already experienced significant decline. It’s called aging. Probably be even worse over next 30 years
Answered 8/11/2021
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The most likely answer is yes. Give the healing process time and work with physical therapy. It is common to have knee pain after a surgery to fix a tibia fracture but functionally you should have minimal limitations.
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