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I removed my own cast about a week ago because it got wet, been walking on my ankle since but more it's swollen and has minor pain. fibula is it ok?
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See your doc soon: There is really not enough information to give you great clinical advise. If you removed your cast before it was recommended by your doctor, you should go back and see him/her. if you had a fracture, which I suspect, avoid putting full weight on your leg until you have been evaluated
Answered 8/7/2014
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Not healed: If you removed you cast on your own without the guidance and recommendation of your physician, it was probably not time for the cast to be removed. If you had a cast for a fibula, you were likely expected to be non weightbearing. In particular if you have a fracture. Do not discontinue medical treatment without seeing the treating physician first.
Answered 8/19/2014
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