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I have a fractured medial malleolus. the doctor did a bone graft and put in k wires 6 weeks ago. is it safe to walk on my foot as i have no pain.

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Dr. David Bailie answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Not necessarily. Need x-rays and check from your doc before you walk on it.

Dr Tobin agreed

Answered 4/30/2013

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ask your doctor: Your surgeon is the only one that can determine that. Ask him/her. Don't mess up after 6 weeks because you have ants in your pants.

Answered 4/29/2013

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A member asked:

I have a fractured medial malleolus. the doctor did a bone graft and put in k wires 6 weeks ago. is it safe to walk on my foot as i have no pain.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Bailie answered

Dr Tobin agreed

Dr. David Tobin answered

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