anyone ever broke their tibia (shin bone)

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Sorry if its a bit long!

I have a broken tibia after getting hit by a motorbike 15 weeks ago now!
I didnt have surgery on it as the docs said it was a clean break! I was put in a full leg cast for 6 weeks and i have been in a half leg cast with extra knee support since. Went back hospital yesterday hoping to get cast taken off only to get told i have to stay in it for another 4 weeks!
I currently walk with crutchers and doc said to try and walk without them! Easier said than done. I have tried today and am down to one crutch but im finding it hard to walk and putting all my weight on my broken leg.
I was just woundering if anyone has any tips for me to walk on my weight bearing cast?

First ask for a Physio appointment to help. If you just try and walk with one crutch you will struggle and possibly end up causing hip/ back pain.

In the mean time if you make sure you use the crutch in the opposite hand to your injured leg.

I broke fibia and tibia. Long time ago though.

I second the Physio advice. I certainly needed one.

Good luck.

Just waiting for letter to come through from the hospital so i can make a physio appointment at last only had 2 wait weeks/months for one.
Thanks for the advice on using my crutch in my other hand, best get practising.