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Itching in stitches in-ankle in the cast
My ankle orif surgery was done on 11th feb and stitches were removed on 3rd March. My ankle is again in the cast for another 3 weeks. Is this normal? And how long does it take for recovery from ORIF surgery. Also I am having itching (near the incision) since it is inside the cast is there something can done on this?
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Do not scratch with pencil or foot ruler.
Do not put any powder in side the plaster cast.
Go back to the surgeon who operated on you.
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It's normal
Recovery takes gradually but approximately for full weight bearing and walking it may take 2 to 3 months.
For itching you can make window over cast and inspect
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Dr. Siddhartha Maredupaka
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it's normal to put a cast after ORIF
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your itching is usual response to cotton used to put the plaster cast
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