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Leg fracture
I had a fractured leg and now the cast is opened but it's really swelled up and red, it hurts suddenly and really badly what to do?
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Consult your orthopedist and get CBP ESR CRP and latest xray
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There is usually some swelling and pain/stuffness for
Some time after cast is opened
-should settle down -if not you will need to show
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Visit ur nearest orthopedician
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Consult a nearest orthopedician !
It may land in compartment syndrome!
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get a fresh xray of leg ap and lateral view
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visit nearest orthopaedic surgeon and check for signs of compartment syndrome
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do not delay evaluation
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Please consult nearby orthopaedic surgeon as early as possible
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
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4 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Pls consult an nearby Orthopaedician immediately for better diagnosis and clinical examination
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