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Limping after 3 months of ankle ORIF
I had my Trimalleolar ankle ORIF surgery 3 months back i.e. 28th May. I started walking unaided since 15th August. I have been limping since then and don't see any improvement. Is it normal ? How long does it take for this limping to go away on its own?
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Depends on type and severity of fracture and stability of fixation
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