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2017-07-20 14:40:37
I was put in an air cast for my non displaced fractured first metatarsal. How often do I have to wear it? Currently I've only been wearing it when I'm up and moving around but not when I'm on the couch or sleeping. The fracture happened 1 week ago.
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HELLO, WHEN EVER YOU AREIN WORK, AT REST TIME YOU REMOVE IT.SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS MINIMUM. O.K BYE.

Answered2017-07-24 08:26:05

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