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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?

Q: 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?

: 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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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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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!

Answered 5/31/2022

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A member 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 Grim answered

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