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Walk after 4 weeks of broken shin.

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pros1998
pros1998

Hi. So its been 4 weeks since i broke both fibula and tibia about 5 inches above the ankle. They did surgery and put in rod and nails. And i've recently started to put wieght on it. Today i put full weight on it with little to pain whatsoever. Just mild discomforts at the ankle. My question though. Is would this little walking interupt the healing or anything?. As i said..there is no significant pain. Just slight muscle pains which are normal.

Thanks

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  • sassbats31
    sassbats31 pros1998

    Posted

    Hi,

    They do say weight bearing can help the bones to heal but despite there being no pain I would suggest you only fully weight bear on advisement from the hospital.

    Good luck x

  • Selerim86
    Selerim86 pros1998

    Posted

    Nope. I too had the same thing only 8 weeks but I remember it would hurt when I overdo it like walk too much and stand a lot without sitting down. Is normal to have a bit discomfort but you'll manage. 

  • jennifer48411
    jennifer48411 pros1998

    Posted

    Had your doctor said you can begin putting weight on it? I just have a very easy, nondisplaced break in my fibula and I’m not allowed to even start putting weight on it till my 5 week appointment this Friday. I think it’s important to follow your doctors direction on this. You wouldn’t want to set back the healing process or cause something to heal incorrectly.
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