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A member asked:
Dr thought i had a fractured ankle so i got a cast next day they call and sayi have osteochondroma can i take the cast off theyreclosed soicantaskthem?
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No, because: you might have both conditions. The bones were could have been weakened by this benign tumor. Get an opinion from orthopedic surgeon, because you might need surgery for this condition.
Answered 5/17/2014
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