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What Can I Start Weight Bearing After A Sprained Ankle?

Posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2014

Question: My dr. Said no weight bearing on simple fib fracture and sprained ankle. It's been 2 weeks and feeling better. Supposed to get cast next week. Is it ok to start with a little weight? Still hurts when put pressure but it's bearable, and I'm in air boot with compression drsg

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: Too early to start weight bearing. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. It is too early to start weight bearing. I suggest you to wait for one more week. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar