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611 points sohkamyung | 2 comments | 19 Feb 25 12:36 UTC | HN request time: 0.462s | source

1. trollied ◴[19 Feb 25 15:50 UTC] No.43103385[source]▶

I had a Brostrum procedure to fix my ankle. I researched lots before. Was expecting months in plaster.

The surgeon bandaged it and gave me an inflatable shoe. After 2 weeks I was allowed to walk on it.

I’m pleased he was progressive!

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2. brunoTbear ◴[19 Feb 25 16:28 UTC] No.43103968[source]▶

Same! Big shoutout to Dr Thuillier at UCSF. Really changed my life.

Broken legs and ankles heal better if you walk on them within weeks