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I have broken my ankle in two places and am on approximately my 9th week in cast. what can i expect at my appointment on monday?
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A bit long in cast: 9 wks is a bit long for routine casting if undisplayed fracture ( no surgery) then should be starting some range of motion and progressive wt bearing please disc with your treating doctor
Answered 9/14/2014
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