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[|Human|] Hi doctor , I am 17 years old . I got fracture on my tibia and fibula and got surgery on tibia at 26 febuary 2015 , some screw and plate seen there only at my tibia ,, how long it take for me to get back walking without crutches like normal person , my orthopedic surgeon give me 7 weeks to next appoiment at 28 April 2015 , i want to get back to school without crutches . Thanks
[|AI|]  Dear patient At 17 years of age tibia fibula fracture takes 8 to 12 weeks to unite normally, but there are many variables 1. Fracture type like simple 2 part or com munition 2. Type of reduction and stability achieved by surgery 3. Simple or compound fracture 3. Smoking and alcohol habit etc. So you need to regularly follow up with your operating surgeon monthly and X-rays every monthly. Weight-bearing can be started once X-ray is showing signs of fracture union. Do not take any chances and take regular visits to your operating surgeon and do what he says as he knows your condition best.