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Is it bad to get your leg cast wet? i just got mine yesterday because of a fractured cuboid bone.
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Cast: If the cast is not at full strength, then it may not provide sufficient support to the bone to ensure immobilization and healing. Water tends to weaken casts, particularly those of plaster. If your cast got wet, you should see your doctor to determine if recasting is needed.
Answered 7/11/2014
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