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What Is The Recovery Time After Permanent Cast Is Put For Fracturing Fibula?
Hi. My son fractured his fibula, just above the ankle bone, last Friday. He had surgery to get a plate put in. He is getting the permanent cast put on next Thursday. What is the typical recovery plan from that point for a return to work? He has a summer intern position at an oil and gas company. Thanks
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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usually the lower limb injury demands anywhere between 6-8 weeks. by that time the fracture heals and the bone becomes strong. post that small exercises will be guided by a physical therapist and then all will be fine. he can go back to work.
thank you
usually the lower limb injury demands anywhere between 6-8 weeks. by that time the fracture heals and the bone becomes strong. post that small exercises will be guided by a physical therapist and then all will be fine. he can go back to work.
thank you
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