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I broke my fibula a week ago. since then it has been on cast but i still feel some pain when the leg goes down from the bed. is this normal?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Fibula: Pain can still persist and is quite normal. What is not normal is worsening pain, swelling, blue discoloration of the foot or toes if you can see them.

Dr Dukelow agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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