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My leg on cast for almost 4 weeks and i feel something poking or pressing on my fracture foot area.. is it normal? or it's getting worse?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See ORS: If u have had a cast on your lower extremity for 4 wks. And have increasing pain, see your ors promptly to rule out a pressure sore or other problem.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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