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A member asked:
I fx dist fib web b thought sprain limped on it for 2 hrs after went to a&e next day put in cast nwb didn't heal could this be cause of delay 15wks on
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Unlikely: Walking on it for 2 hrs prior to cast would potentially cause fx to displace...But that would have been seen on your 1st xray evaluation. Therefore if you were told it was nondisplaced then initial walking is irrelevant. Weight bearing actually helps fx to heal -- as long as alignment is maintained.
Answered 4/27/2013
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Yes... possible: You did well going in after only 2 hours, most people take much longer to go and have it evaluated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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