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Ankle sprain - plaster
I got an ankle injury 3 weeks back while playing badminton. I was diagnosed with an acute ankle sprain and a twisting injury. They put one of those lightweight plasters (pakka). It's been 3 weeks since. I'm at a different location so I consulted a different doctor and they suggested that plaster should stay for 6 weeks in his opinion although there is no injury to the bone. But in any case not extending that long he said we will wait 4 more days then cut it. He also wrote me tests for Vitamin and urea (full body). Which I'm not sure if they are needed? I consulted over the original doctor over the phone and he said there is no need to extend and we can get it removed in a couple of days ,if there is no pain (which there isn't any and I'm able to walk just fine with plaster on). Seeking more advice on this.
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You don’t need a full body blood test. Get your plaster removed with a orthopaedic surgeon and after removal he will examine you if the pain is still there while standing or walking you should get a MRI Ankle done. However if there is no pain you don’t need a MRI Just apply a crepe bandage and avoid any strain to your ankle for another 2 weeks You can walk
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Remove plaster Start walking gradually
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