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Plaster cast
Today I got a plaster but it is soft from bottom...should i show it to my doctor?? Or it is ok... I got ligament tear in my ankle...
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Kindly consult to the doctor who applied the plaster cast
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Yes ,show it to your doctor
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First and foremost you should get MRI done to confirm your diagnosis of ligament tear..and if ur doctor has seen clinically and has applied plaster and if it’s soft from bottom please consult ur doctor once again
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1. Revisit your doctor again to show the plaster
2. Get an MRI done to confirm ligament injury if the treating consultant advice for so
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The plaster must be firm from all sides get in touch with your doctor to get it strengthened
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Plaster is weak so get it strengthened up more by doctor
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