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Tibia fracture
My left leg has tibia fracture How many month it will take to walk normally Operation procedure mentioned below
Left side under Tourniquet control 10 cm anterolateral incision given, fracture site exposed. 2 hold lateral plate held and distal an proximal locking done with screws three each side and one oblique screws. Medial side 8 holed medial plate held proximal and distal contigu done with 3 screws each side and one oblique screws was given wound closed in layers. Patient withstood well
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Hi, walking normally takes 3 moths approx, it may vary depending on the fracture pattern and your body's healing response.
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Avoid walking on the operated limb, till your treating surgeon allows
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