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

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Answered May 31, 2022

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