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Calcaneus fracture
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My left leg calcaneus fractured as I fell from about 10ft height on 26th Jan & operated on 29th Jan. After 6 weeks (on 17th March) plaster removed. When can I put weight on it ? How much time usually it takes for recovery?
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Wait for a 4-6wk further.
Start non weight bearing foot and ankle exercises.
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It takes 3 months or more for healing.
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6weeks is a good time ...esp after fixation.
Start tie walking for 2weeks then progressing to partial and full weight bearing walking.
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It will take 12 weeks for calcaneal fracture to heal. Non weight bearing until that time
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
It is the weight bearing bone let this bone heal strongly by non weight bearing walking with crutches or walking walker for three months you needs some medicines vitamins antioxidants mineral consult me online thru practo
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Dr. Nithin Vadlamudi
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pain and follow up x-rays are determine when you can start bearing weight. It usually takes 2- 3 months. Please consult the doctor who treated you.
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