Broken ankle injury

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Broken ankle injury

Asked for Female, 25 Years

4 weeks ago I got kicked by a boy in my class in my ankle I was brought to the hospital and I got a cast as the doctors said I broke my ankle. I got my cast off 2 days ago and I can't walk because it hurts. I can move my ankle and everything but I just can't walk on it. Is 4 weeks to early to get a cast off?? Please help

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Dr. Chetan Wankhede Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Thane · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chetan Wankhede

Orthopedist 13 yrs exp Thane

normally iys takes 6 to 7 week for fracture to heal and repeat xray to be seen

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repeat xray and avoid wt bearing if paining if swelling persist apply ice pack

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