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How long until my fibula is fully healed? i broke it in 2 places on distal fibula...shape of "w" and "l" breaks. i was on crutches for 12 weeks and started walking with boot for last 2 weeks. is this normal?

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At 3.5 months post fracture increased exercise should be appropriate . I say should , if fracture was not displaced and fracture lines were within close Approximation After 3.5 months is more than enough time. X-ray only definitive method

Answered 5/21/2023

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