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ORIF SURGERY

2018-01-12 12:20:58
I Did and ORIF surgery for my ankle and im in a half cast , on the fifth day after the surgery I got discharged from the hospital, but I accidentally put weight on my leg and the whole day I felt like the cast got looser abit.
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Do not bear wieght for the next 2-3 weeks. Follow surgeons advice. Slab has to be reapplied if it has slipped.
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Share x-rays... If there is excessive pain , get check x-rays done.

Answered2018-01-13 05:58:42

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It.can Do not worry Just do not bear weight now

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