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14 Year Old With A Broken Tibia And Fibula. How Long Will It Take To Recover?
hi i am 14 years old and like to play football and i had a low broken tibula and fibula.. they did surgery and put a plate with five screws on the outside of my ankle and some mesh/wires on the left side of the ankle... ive been in a cast below the knee for a month and on june 19 im going in for a check up i guess and im wondering how long it will be before i can play football.
The time to return to sport may vary from person to person and would depend on the extent of healing , the site and severity of the fracture and the progress in physiotherapy.
It can sometimes take from 6 months onwards for full return to sports but you can consider speaking to your doctor to find out what he recommends in your case.
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14 Year Old With A Broken Tibia And Fibula. How Long Will It Take To Recover?
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The time to return to sport may vary from person to person and would depend on the extent of healing , the site and severity of the fracture and the progress in physiotherapy. It can sometimes take from 6 months onwards for full return to sports but you can consider speaking to your doctor to find out what he recommends in your case. I hope this helps