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Undisplaced tibial fracture
I fell from two wheeler 5weeks ago, following which I sustained a mildly depressed posterolateral tibial plateau fracture right side. Fracture was managed conservatively with cylindrical cast application for 3weeks. Now I removed the cast and on knee brace.i did not bear weight till now, I wanted to know when I can start bearing full weight?
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6-8 weeks is the healing time. An x-ray of the knee is required before advising on weight bearing.
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