Broken Tibia Bone Re-Growth

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I broke my bottom third (clean) of my Tibia whilst playing Football, this was on the 02Jan this year. I didn't require surgery, but am in a full leg cast currently. I went for another follow up x-ray today expecting to maybe see some bone re-growth, but there didn't seem to be hardly any, if any at all. The bones have come together & are aligned quite nicely, I was wondering whether I should be seeing any bone re-growth at this stage? I realise it is only just over 5 weeks since my break, so maybe I am expecting too much too early. My orthopaedic suggested that I should maybe bear the slightest of weight on my heal whilst on my crutches every now, & then. This may help speed up re-growth, I’m not overly sure whether I should be putting any weight on my leg since it hasn’t started to heel yet. I am 27, none smoker, & a very active person.

Please note this x-ray was taken 3 weeks ago, but today x-ray way identical to this pretty much. Sorry for the poor quality I had to take it with my phone.

I feel kind of bad posting this since a majority of people on this topic are a lot worse than I am, I really do feel for you guys.

Thanks for your time & help.

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