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Is it ok to go jogging with a half arm cast on? radius and ulna broken mid shaft 8 weeks ago. i did not have surgery. bones have showed some healing.

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ask your doctor: Since you did not have surgery only your treating physician knows how stable your fracture is at this point.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 11/21/2013

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