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I broke both my fibula and tibia and received surgery and off of crutches for a week. is this normal trajectory?
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Yes early ambulation: You are 48 years old and had a tibia/fibula fracture. You had internal fixation surgery. The goal is early ambulation. The benefit of internal fixation or pins and screws is to allow the patient to move sooner. This minimizes the side effects of bed rest on an otherwise healthy patient. Your doctor should provide detailed instructions. Have a family member go with you for every visit, be well.
Answered 2/24/2023
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