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Swelling after cast removing
My cast was removing after one month when doctor was adviced but after one day i have swelling in my ankle and leg and huge pain in my knee but my fracture was done in ankle so now what can i do plz tell me ?
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Apply ice pack .
Gradually weight transfer.
Start gentle movement
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meet physiotherapist after remove cast for proper movement
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Orthopedist
23 yrs exp
Mumbai
swelling takes time to settle down. speak to u r orthopaedic surgeon and confirm fracture is healing well.
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