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Post tibial shaft surgery

2024-03-22 11:24:36
It has been 12 weeks since my surgery. My tibia was broken and the surgeon operated and fixed it with nails and a rod. Can I go upstairs? Is it okay to walk normally without any support?
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If good reduction and fixation, then you can do every normal activities.. In your case, you have not share xray.. without seeing current condition, openion can not given

Answered2024-03-22 12:31:05

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You needto show xray first . If the healing changes seen then you can start walking withsupport and upstairs also.
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do xray first

Answered2024-03-22 11:38:56

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Yes u can walk without support. Have to see the xray once to confirm.

Answered2024-03-23 08:27:06

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