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After the remove of the cast on the fractured leg, it takes how long to walk again?

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Dr. Amir Khan answered

ASK YOU RDOCTOR: Different injuries require different periods of immobilization and nonweight bearing. Generally, after 6-8 weeks of protection for a leg fracture you can begin weightbearing ina walking boot. It will take several weeks to regain normal gait patterns. You must ask your doctor.

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Answered 6/5/2015

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