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Accident, leg injury
I had an accident 13 days ago and my leg hasn't been healing properly, my doctor advised me to walk more and it will be better for healing, I just wanted to know if I should walk more or should I just take bed rest
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The wound below the knee joint will heal even if you walk
But the one over the knee joint will require rest
Better take some bed rest
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No you should not
Kindly consult online
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Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
General Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
after 3 weeks you can walk normally as much as you can if no leg swelling .
for initial 3 week leg elevation over 2 pillow and rest is needed ,leg exercise is must .
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