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Calcaneal fractute
Had calcaneal frature yesturday remove plaster but still hv swealing and pain can't walk
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Its common to have rebound swelling after a plaster is removed. Nothing to worry.
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elevate your leg. Use a crepe bandage.
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After removal of plaster swelling is common because of accumulation of your venous blood during the period of immobilization...dont worry ...what you have to do is just keep your leg elevated while you are siiting or sleeping ...on a stool or pillows...it ll subside in a weeks time
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