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yes you would need a walking cast if you have a broken ankle (New person) Most likely. I just broke my ankle in two spots and had surgery to put two screws in. I had a soft cast for 3 weeks about and then a regular cast for 2 weeks and then I had a walking cast that I COULDN'T walk on for 2 weeks, and after that I got the OK to walk in my walking boot, for probably about three weeks. If you follow everything the doctor says, your process will be much faster and you won't mess up your surgery and have to have surgery again (I.e. Your screws come loose from walking too early and they need to open you again to tighten them)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoNot really. You would be in a great deal of pain if your ankle was actually broken. You can walk on your ankle if it is sprained, and it will still hurt but some people are capable of withstanding that pain, others arent. In summary if your ankle is broken you will most likely not be able to walk on it. It would cause you too much pain and your ankle would give out beneath you. It needs to be set and placed in a cast to heal.
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∙ 12y agoDepends on how bad the ankle fracture is. I have a boot on for a small crack and I can walk with the boot on although it hurts. I keep it raised as much as possible though. What I would like to know is if you can take the boot off when sleeping and can you take the boot off at all through the day and just let your leg breath a bit.
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∙ 13y agoThat depends on the injury and the cast. For some injuries a "walking cast" is used that will allow you to bear weight. Some injuries require non-weight bearing to heal and so a convention cast that would not tolerate walking is applied.
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Can you use a cane with a walking boot after surgery for a broken ankle?
After surgery you will be in a cast for 3-6 weeks. Then you will be allowed a walking boot.
What massage can you use for your broken ankle?
Chicken
Can you drive with your right ankle in a cast?
yes use your other foot
How do you use the word ankle in a sentence?
She twisted her ankle when she fell.A broken ankle really hurts.
What should you NOT do when you have a sprain?
you should not use the muscle that has been sprained, for instance if you have sprained your ankle, walking should be kept to a minimum amount.
Whats the best walking shoe for kids?
Most parents use the traditional Stride Rite walking shoe. These are the best because they provide good ankle support to the new wobbly walker.
What type of cast would be used for a fractured metacarpal?
Dependes on the severity of the break. A break that shows definite abnormalities in the structure of the ankle should be treated with a hard cast. However, a minor break can be treated with an Aircast. (new person) it depends. With my ankle break I was in a soft cast after surgery then a hard cast. Then a walking boot I could not walk on and then I was allowed to walk on it.
What do you use to walk when your leg is broken?
When you break your leg, you will need to have the bone set by someone who understands how to fix this type of injury. Often, you will go to the emergency room and then to the orthopedic specialist.
Are ankle braces good to use?
Ankle braces are for when you fracture or sprain your ankle you could use it if your ankle still hurts form when it's fractured!
What is the medical billing code for an ankle splint?
use 29125 for static ankle splint and use 29126 for dynamic ankle splint
Can a friend of mine in WV use my EBT card if my ankle is broken?
The recipient can then use his or her EBT card to use food and cash allowance to make approved purchases, which are subtracted from the account. Q. How does EBT ... Missing:
What side does the crutch go on if you've broken your left ankle?
The crutch should go on the right side if you have broken your left ankle. This is because you want to lean on the crutch with your opposite (opposite to the injured side) hand to help distribute weight and balance.
