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Tibia fracture

2018-06-09 19:44:12
I have tibia fracture on both the legs. Completed 3 month of rest where not allowed to walk. Today X-ray has been took and Dr. has said to start walking with Walker. 1) How many days from now it will take for me to walk normally without the help of Walker or crutches. 2) daily how many hours I should practice walking
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1. 4 to 6 weeks . 2. You should walk till you are comfortable, there is no fixed duration. When you feel stressed or uncomfortable , you can stop.
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