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I had a fracture of three metatarsals on my right foot on 30th june...had normal back slab plaster as swelling was there. Now the swelling has decreased. Should I go for xrays and plaster again...I took 1000mg calcium, till now...what medicines and food should I take...
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Plaster to be kept for 6weeks ideally. And minimum for 4 weeks.
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