Rathdrum, ID
A 51-year-old female asked:
I suffered a distal fibula fracture 7 weeks ago. i was nwb for 6 weeks and now i am wbt in a boot. attempting to walk it is pretty hurtful in my heal and under the lateral malleolus. is this all normal?
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
With out seeing X-rays and knowing what NWB and WBT mean where you live we cannot help much. But your Dr there can. Discuss!
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Answered May 31, 2022
Last updated May 31, 2022
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