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Weight bearing from beginning with broken ankle

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erin54995
erin54995

I broke my tibia and fibula 4 weeks ago. At the E.R. they gave me an air cast boot and said to wear it only when walking. So I've been walking around at home only. No surgery needed according to surgeon. But is it common to never quit walking after two broken bones? I know it's controversial about all of this. I do feel that it's healing slowly...but is a walking boot normal for walking out of E.R. and going home to walk on it right away?

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  • debbie70145
    debbie70145 erin54995

    Posted

    Hi

    Ive never heard that you can wb straight away i broke my ankle that required surgery and was non wb for 6weeks then when i transfered to a walking boot it was still 2 weeks partial wb . Everyone heals differently though so good luck .

  • Brokenmedic
    Brokenmedic erin54995

    Posted

    Wow hows the pain? Seems crazy they would let you walk on it so soon! Have you seen a dr since?

    Good LUCK!!

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