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How long would someone with anterior ankle impingement for over 4 months be in a cast or boot? a rough guess would be great!

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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Casting: Anterior ankle impingement is not typically treated with casting... unless there is a surgical procedure performed... which would then put a patient in a cast for 3-8 weeks depending on the procedure planned.

Answered 1/20/2017

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