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A member asked:
Swelling and pain still present after 7 weeks on cast for a weber b1 ankle fracture, please advise.
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Expected...: Activity related swelling is common after ankle fractures. This can last for several months. Check with your doctor to make sure your bone has healed and inform him/her about your pain.
Answered 3/12/2018
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