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Implant removal tibia fibula
The screw and plate are removed from my tibia and fibula after the joint has healed...i have 3 questions sir...
1.When can i start walking?
2.How long do i have to use crutches?
3.Can i remove the bandage after the stitches are removed?
plz guide Sir
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You can start full weight bearing after suture removal. Till then with assisted walker mobilisation
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It will take 3 weeks for the screw holes to fill with new bone..
Avoid heavy activity till then.
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follow advice given by ur treating doctor
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Start weight bearing after stitch out
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Start walking in 3 day
Remove crutches in a week
No bandage after stitch removal
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