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What Is Preventing To Heal The Fracture On Tip Of Fibula?
I have a fracture of the tip of the fibula and it has been almost 8 weeks and x-rays show no evidence of healing,
I was only in an air cast - wasl never tol NOT to weight bear...in fact was told walking on it would not harm it. But I'm wondering if this has prevented it from healing
I was only in an air cast - wasl never tol NOT to weight bear...in fact was told walking on it would not harm it. But I'm wondering if this has prevented it from healing
Fri, 14 Feb 2014
Fracture of fibula or any other fracture take at least 3 to 4 months n healing. Even than on X ray you can see fracture line. Do not worry as you have just passed 8 week since injury.Also now you do not need any cast or plaster. You can walk with a stick support if you feel any pain during walking. Also take calcium tablet , which will help in early healing. Diclofenec gel will also be useful.
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