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Ankel Fracture
I had a small fracture on my ankel its almost 20days, I don't have pain but my cast smell bad.... Is this okay if i remove it now
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Change it to new plaster because fracture healing takes normally 6 weeks. Consult your doctor
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Get it removed urgently and probably replastered.
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Dear Respected
I have gone through your problems.
For more clear advice I need to examine you in details along with some investigation like x ray and blood test.
Revert back with all these.
Regards
Ortho Joints
Dr Ssunil Dewangan
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Mr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hai u can go for a recasting if u wish but once removed put it again normally two month of casting should be for lower limb
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Send photo X-ray film type of fracture decides time can be changed Sarhind Multispeciality - Orthopaedic Hospital in Chandigarh Dr Rajinder sharma senior orthopaedic joint replacement neurospine surgeon (retd) Govt multispeciality hospital sector 16 Chandigarh (38 years experience)
S.C.O -23, Sector 33 D,, Chandigarh, Punjab 160021
099155 61211
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