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Hi i broke my fibula, lateral malleolus. Was able to walk a bit before i was put into a cast. Even without a cast, my walk was not painful.?

Hi i broke my fibula, lateral malleolus. Was able to walk a bit before i was put into a cast. Even without a cast, my walk was not painful. Doctor said bone was not displaced. Any advice?

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  • 5 years ago

    even without pain, reality is you have a broken bone. follow the doctor's instructions and activity limits so it heals correctly. looks like it is in the ankle area, and you do not want to create a long term disability by ignoring what the doctor advises.

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