Broken fibula and a bent tibia cast coming off tomorrow will I need a boot

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I broke my fibula and had a bent tibia I have been non weight bearing for about 6 weeks. I get my cast off tomorrow, do you think I will be needed to use a boot? Please helpĀ 

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    Mildred,

    I could only speculate about what you will need after cast comes off. Each circumstance is unique.

    These are the sorts of questions you should be peppering your medical team with.

    Good luck.

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