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When should i start walking after a broken foot?
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Depends: Walking on a broken foot depends on which bone is fractured and the treatment rendered. With some fractures, immediate weightbearing is allowed while some fractures require at least 4-6 weeks of nonweightbearing. See a foot specialist for recommendations.
Answered 6/19/2018
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Type of fracture: It will depend on what type of fracture (open, closed, incomplete, avulsion), location (toe, metatarsal, mid foot, heel), medical history (osteoporosis, ra, diabetes), etc. Good luck.
Answered 4/11/2018
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