Do i need crutches?

i broke my ankle and was in a hard cast for three weeks and used crutches the doctor gave me a walking boot and said i did not need to crutches anymore but when i walk it sitll hurts should i use cruthces?

That depends on "hurts" - If it is a sharp pain, then use the crutches. If the hurt is more of a muscle ache, this may be the beginning of atrophy - lack of use of a muscle. It would be best to wean yourself off of the crutches. If nothing else, it gives your arms a rest.

I would

It hurts because the muscles and joints are stiff. You won't do any damage by not using the crutches, but moderate walking without the crutches will help rebuild the muscles and restore the flexibility.

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